There are some job fairs, recruitments, and trainings coming up in November you won’t want to miss:

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 10-27-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 10-28-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 10-29-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 10-30-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 10-31-2025

JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

• 11/5/25 – Come learn about state job opportunities! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 1:00PM and is located at the Herkimer Working Solutions Career Center, 320 North Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY. 
• 11/6/25 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 10:00AM and is located at the Utica Career Center in the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd floor, Utica, NY. 
• 11/12/25 – Come learn about state job opportunities! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 10:00AM and is located at the Utica Public Library, 303 Genesee Street, Utica, NY. 
• 11/13/25 – Oneonta Job Corps Information Session from 10:00AM – 12:00PM at the Herkimer Working Solutions, 320 N Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY 13350. 
• 11/13/25 – Herkimer County Mini Job Fair from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Frank J Basloe Library, 245 N Main Street, Herkimer, NY 13350. 
• 11/18/25 – Central NY/Mohawk Valley Regional Virtual Career Fair 11:00AM – 2:00PM. Save the date!
• 12/4/25 – One Day Hiring Event at the Rome Alliance Church, 920 Turin St. Rome, NY, from 11:00AM – 1:00PM. Visit www.romejobfairs.org for more information
• 12/17/25 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 1:30PM and is located at the Utica Public Library, 303 Genesee Street, Utica, NY. 
• USPS – Virtual Job Fairs every Thursday from 11:00AM – 1:00PM. 

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

Herkimer Working Solutions is hosting free computer training classes! Learn basic computer skills, internet basics, career search skills, Microsoft Word and Excel and more. They have sessions every 1st and 3rd Wednesday and Thursday of the month starting at 2:00PM. Space is limited – call (315) 867-1400 to register.

APPLY NOW!

ACCOUNTING MAINTENANCE CLERK/ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

Department of Defense - Defense Finance and Accounting Service
Defense Finance Operations
• Salary: $36,825 - $52,426 per year (GS 4-5)
• Permanent • Full-time

Open 10/30/2025 and will close 11/14/2025

GO HERE TO LEARN MOREAND APPLY:

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/849204700

All Workforce Development Board, HMO and Working Solutions Offices will be CLOSED in honor of the holiday.

Learn more at links. Both positions are anticipated.

Building Maintenance Worker

Senior Building Maintenance Mechanic

To learn more about these job opportunities:

For Job Order Numbers that start with "NY" GO HERE and type in the Job Order Number. 

For Job Order Numbers that start with "DF" - Contact your local Working Solutions Career Center. 

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Monday October 27, 2025 

Job Title: Commercial Installation Technician                                     City: Waterville, NY

Full time for an HVAC Contractor. Duties: Execute hands-on installs for geothermal and air source HVAC systems, including extensive ductwork fabrication and installation, piping, electrical hookups, and system commissioning with surgical precision. Requirements: Driver’s license required. 2+ years hands-on in commercial HVAC installs, with strong experience in ductwork fabrication and installation preferred.

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1547169

Monday October 27, 2025 

Job Title: Sheet Metal Punch Press Operator                                     City: Oriskany, NY

Full time for a fiber optic manufacturer. Duties: Load and operate the appropriate equipment to produce parts according to work orders and blueprints. Inspect finished products for dimensional accuracy and surface defects. Requirements: Must have the ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and work orders.

Pay: $15.50/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1547279     

Tuesday October 28, 2025 

Job Title: Sports Flooring Installation Technician                              City: Utica, NY

Full time for a flooring contractor. Duties: Accurately measure out and install large sports floors such as basketball, tennis, volleyball and inline hockey, including game line painting and custom logos. Travel may be extensive during peak seasons, but most projects are complete within a normal work week with weekends off. Requirements: Driver’s license required.

Pay: $41,600/year. Benefits.                                                                Job Order # NY1548320

Tuesday October 28, 2025

Job Title: Food Service Worker                                                          City: Utica, NY

Part time for a nonprofit health system. Duties: Prepare, serve, and deliver food to any area of the facility as directed, following all guidelines. Observe infection control practices such as handwashing, wearing gloves and hairnets and using proper cleaning and sanitizing solutions. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred. 3 years of experience in food service preferred.

Pay: $16.15 - $21.75/hour.                                                                   Job Order # DG0735256

Wednesday October 29, 2025

Job Title: Diesel Mechanic                                                                  City: Frankfort, NY

Full time for a paving contractor. Duties: Perform maintenance and repair on diesel trucks and heavy equipment. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must have at least 2 years of experience. Must have a valid, clean driver's license. DOT physical exam and alcohol/drug pre-screening test required.

Pay: $25.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1547653

Wednesday October 29, 2025

Job Title: Dental Assistant                                                                  City: Hamilton, NY           

Full time for a senior citizen center. Duties: Support dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Certified Dental Assistant preferred. BLS certification within 6 months from date of hire.

Pay: $17.67 - $26.50/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG0753058

Thursday October 30, 2025

Job Title: Lead HVAC Installation Technician                                     City: Waterville, NY

Full time for an HVAC contractor. Duties: Lead interior phases of geothermal and air source HVAC projects, nailing piping, ductwork, electrical connections, and system commissioning with spot-on accuracy. Requirements: 2+ years hands-on with HVAC installs, mechanical systems, and reading prints. Valid driver’s license with reliable vehicle.

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1547187

Thursday October 30, 2025

Job Title: Facility Technician – Snow/Ice Ops                                     City: Marcy, NY

Full time for a snow removal service. Duties: Remove snow and ice from trailers, learning from experienced leaders while contributing directly to winter operations. Guide drivers as they move through the scraper system. Keep accurate records for each trailer serviced, including taking photos and filling out required paperwork. Requirements: Must be at least 21 years of age.

Pay: $22.50 - $29.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1547748

Friday October 31, 2025

Job Title: CNC Lathe Operator                                                            City: Herkimer, NY

Full time for a manufacturing company. Duties: Must be familiar with inserts, speeds and feeds, utilizing proper tooling for setups and job planning. CNC Lathe maintenance required. Responsible for inspection of parts. Requirements: Must have at least 3 years of Lathe experience. Valid NYS driver's license. Software experience is a plus.

Pay: $43,000 - $50,000/year. Benefits.                                                 Job Order # NY1548027

Friday October 31, 2025

Job Title: Direct Support Professional                                                City: Oneida, NY

Full time for a family service center. Duties: Assist individuals in activities of daily living (toileting and feeding), as outlined in the individual’s plan to promote independence. Participate with the individual during the scheduled respite/ activity. Provide safe transport of individuals. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must have a valid driver’s license.

Pay: $17.70/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # DG0740431