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The Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida Counties, Inc. (WDB HMO), DBA Working Solutions, is part of the Public Workforce System, a network of federal, state, and local offices that support economic expansion and develop the talent of the nation’s workforce.

Winterton Painting II, Inc. is hiring a full time Painter/Drywall Finisher in Rome, NY

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Job Description Experienced Commercial Painter -Drywall Finishers Needed. Full Time. Must be able to lift 50lbs.Must complete an OSHA 10hr Safety Course within 30 days of hire. Must have a valid Drivers License and a working vehicle to get to jobsites.

Requires a Physical? No
Requires a Drug Test? Yes

Work Hours 7:30am-4:00pm
Normal work days Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Overtime? No

Number of Years of Education Needed? GED
Specialized education required? OSHA 10Hr Course
Years of Experience Required 1 year


Are you on a public transportation route? No
Is a driver's license required? Yes

Salary Range $15.50 -$25.00
Pay Frequency Hourly
Is salary negotiable? Yes

Health Insurance? No
Dental Insurance? Yes
Paid Vacation? Yes
Sick Leave? Yes
Paid Holidays? Yes
Retirement Plan? Yes

Apply in person 8am-4:30pm
502 Calvert Street Rome, NY
Jennifer VanDresar
 

www.wintertonpaint.com

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WKTV-2 'Back 2 Work' Job Opportunities - November 24, 2025

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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 November 24, 2025 

Job Title: Cleaning Technician                                                            City: Utica, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a cleaning service. Duties: Cleaning homes and offices with care and attention to detail. Making beds, vacuuming, dusting, and keeping spaces fresh. Scrubbing bathrooms and kitchens until they shine. Requirements: Must be reliable with a driver's license, smartphone, and a vehicle with some space for cleaning supplies. High school diploma or the equivalent.

                                                                                                           

Pay: $740 - $880/week.                                                                        Job Order # NY1549488

 

Monday November 24, 2025 

Job Title: Truck Driver                                                                         City: Verona, NY

 

Full time for a propane supplier. Duties: Loads, secures, transports, delivers, and unloads propane to and from specified destinations and customers. Engage in daily interaction with customers providing exceptional customer service. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must have a Class A CDL. Must have HAZMAT endorsement or be able to obtain it quickly.

 

Pay: $27.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # DG0870578    

 

Tuesday November 25, 2025 

Job Title: Photo Specialist                                                                 City: New Hartford, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a drugstore chain. Duties: Provide customers with courteous, friendly, fast, and efficient service in the photo area, including digital passport photo service and suggestive sell of promotional photo products. Recommend items for sale to customer and recommends trade-up and/or companion items. Requirements: Prefer six months of experience in a retail environment.

 

Pay: $15.50 - $17.50/hour.                                                                   Job Order # DG0864886

                                                                       

 

Tuesday November 25, 2025

Job Title: Contact Center Agent I                                                       City: Utica, NY

Full time for a financial services holding company. Duties: Responsible for researching, troubleshooting, and resolving customer inquiries. Provide customers information regarding their deposit and loan accounts, as well as product or service information. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age. High school diploma or the equivalent. Associate’s degree preferred.

 

Pay: $17.50 - $21.53/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG0860360

 

Wednesday November 26, 2025

Job Title: Office Manager                                                                    City: Frankfort, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a machine shop. Duties: Manage financial data and software: A/R, A/P, Payroll, General Ledger. Greet clients, visitors, and team members professionally. Supporting admin tasks: copying, faxing, note-taking. Requirements: Experience in filing and office management. Prior experience as a receptionist with excellent customer service skills.

Pay: $20.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1549963

 

 

Wednesday November 26, 2025

Job Title: Employment Specialist                                                        City: Oneida, NY           

 

Full time for a family service center. Duties: Responsible for providing employment services and support to individuals with disabilities seeking job placement and career development. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must have a valid driver’s license. 1 year of related experience preferred. Bachelor’s degree with one-year related experience preferred.

 

Pay: $20.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1549877

 

                                   

Thursday November 27, 2025

Job Title: Food Service Worker                                                           City: Utica, NY

 

Full time for a nonprofit health system. Duties: Assist with meal assembly and delivery of meals and food products for hospital patients and visitors. Prepare food trays for patient delivery. Ensure all food and or supplies are ready for service at established times. Requirements: Some experience in healthcare preferred.

                                                                       

Pay: $17.65 - $22.07/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG0860217

 

Thursday November 27, 2025

Job Title: Security Officer                                                                   City: Rome, NY

 

Part time for a company that provides security services. Duties: Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner. Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles. 21+ for armed roles. High school diploma or the equivalent.

Pay: $16.50/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # DG0869764

 

Friday November 28, 2025

Job Title: Village Maintenance Person                                                City: Middleville, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a village in Herkimer County. Duties: Operate and maintain various types of equipment and machinery, including but not limited to snow plows, bobcats, mowers, and other maintenance tools. Perform general maintenance, repairs, and upkeep of village streets, sidewalks, parks, and buildings. Requirements: Must possess a valid and clean driver’s license.

 

Pay: $17.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1549974

 

Friday November 28, 2025

Job Title: CNC Machine Set-Up/Operator                                            City: Oneida, NY

Full time for a machine shop. Duties: Set up CNC mills, lathes, and mill-turn machines (tooling, offsets, calibration, program loading). Run production jobs, check quality, and adjust for accuracy. Requirements: Must have at least 2 years of CNC setup. Must have strong G-code and M-code programming skills. Aerospace/defense machining experience (AS9100, ITAR) preferred.

Pay: $23.00 - $32.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1549766

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Featured Jobs and Training Opportunities - November 21, 2025

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The end of November is quickly approaching, but that won’t stop the opportunities for finding new jobs and learning new skills! Here are some events you may want to attend!

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 11-17-2025

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Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 11-21-2025

JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

  • 12/2/25 – Masonic Care Community Job Fair from 12:00PM – 2:00PM at the Masonic Care Community Health Pavilion, 2150 Bleecker Street, Utica, NY 13501. 
  • 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. 
  • 12/8/25 – NYS OPWDD Walk-In Interviews from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Madison County Working Solutions located at 133 N Court Street, Wampsville, NY 13163.
  • 12/11/25 – In-person Mini Job Fair from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Madison County Working Solutions located at 133 N Court Street, Wampsville, NY 13163. Save the date!
  • 12/12/25 – Oneida County DCFS Employment Division Job Fair from 9:00AM – 12:00PM at the Oneida County Office Building, 800 Park Avenue, Utica, NY 13501. 
  • 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.

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WDB Apprenticeship News November/December 2025

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Don't miss this edition of our apprenticeship newsletter!

We're sharing:

Success stories

Incentives for businesses

Valuable FREE training opportunities for job seekers

Apprenticeship resources and news

And more!

READ IT HERE

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The Mohawk Valley Regional Workforce Development Plan available and open for public comment

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In accordance with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), the Mohawk Valley Regional Workforce Development Plan is now available on our website and open for public comment.

This plan outlines our strategy for strengthening workforce development in our community, aligning services, partnerships, and resources to meet local needs.

Deadline to submit comments is November 25, 2025, by 4:00 PM

READ IT HERE:

MV Regional Plan - 2025

Submit Comments to: 

 

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Helping CNY Get Back To Work

The Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida Counties, Inc. (WDB HMO), DBA Working Solutions, is part of the Public Workforce System, a network of federal, state, and local offices that support economic expansion and develop the talent of the nation’s workforce.

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