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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.

WKTV-2 'Back 2 Work' Job Opportunities - September 29, 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 September 29, 2025 

 Job Title: Machinist                                                                             City: Oriskany Falls, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a manufacturer. Duties: Responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Technical/trade school certification preferred. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Proven experience as a machinist (manual and CNC).

                                                                                                           

Pay: $20.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1546223

 

Monday September 29, 202

Job Title: Steel Processing Associate                                                 City: Rome, NY

Full time for a steel processing company. Duties: Operate and monitor machinery to ensure smooth production. Load/unload materials and assist with packaging. Perform quality checks using tools and fixtures. Support machine operators and complete required documentation. Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Basic math skills and attention to detail.

Pay: $20.00 - $21.50/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1546379     

 

Tuesday September 30, 2025 

 Job Title: Fashion Stocker                                                                 City: Rome, NY

                                                                                                         

Part time for a retailer corporation. Duties: Maintain organization standards and merchandise flow from the backroom to the salesfloor. Fulfill customer orders in a timely manner, maintaining quality standards. Complete all inventory processes, making sure merchandise is properly located and accurately ticketed. Requirements: Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

 

Pay: $15.50/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1546374

                                                                       

Tuesday September 30, 2025

Job Title: Schegistrar                                                                          City: Utica, NY

Full time for a nonprofit health system. Duties: Responsible for scheduling and pre-registering patient appointments. Answer incoming calls in a professional manner. Create accounts and complete pre-registration for all scheduled appointments. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must have a minimum of one-year medical office, hospital registration or scheduling experience.

 

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG0614276

 

Wednesday October 1, 2025

Job Title: Early Childhood Learning Staff                                           City: Old Forge, NY

                                                                                                         

Part time for a school age children care provider. Duties: Facilitate hands-on activities following the creative curriculum, tailored to the unique needs and interests of the children. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age. High school or the equivalent. 1 year of experience working with kids under 13 preferred.

Pay: $15.50 - $16.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # DG0623955

 

 

Wednesday October 1, 2025

 Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic                                                        City: Chittenango, NY      

 

Full time for an aerospace manufacturer. Duties: Responsible for basic maintenance support for startup operations such as, lights, dust collectors, air filtration systems, etc. Requirements: Associate degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG0615083

 

                                   

Thursday October 2, 2025

 Job Title: Zone Specialist                                                                    City: Rome, NY

 

Full time for a discount store. Duties: Responsible for all aspects of customer service, merchandising, and store maintenance, with primary focus on their assigned store zone. Requirements: 6 months of retail experience preferred. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Must have a positive attitude and the ability to interact well with customers and associates.

                                                                       

Pay: $16.25 - $17.25/hour.                                                                   Job Order # DG0620340

 

Thursday October 2, 2025

Job Title: Cleaner                                                                                City: Rome, NY

 

Part time for a cleaning service. Duties: Perform a variety of janitorial duties that ensure the cleanliness and upkeep of indoor (and outdoor where requested) spaces. Responsible for floor care, including sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must have reliable transportation. Previous experience preferred.

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1546137

 

Friday October 3, 2025

 Job Title: Housing Assistant Representative                                      City: Herkimer, NY

                                                                                                         

Part time for an apartment building. Duties: Process applications in accordance with established policies and procedures. Annual recertifications, utility, schedules, and rent computations. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of Excel. Experience is helpful.

 

Pay: $16.50 - $18.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1543914

 

Friday October 3, 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: $22.00 - $32.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1546163

 

 

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Herkimer County Emergency Services is hiring a Senior Public Safety Telecommunicator

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Anticipated Permanent Opening, Full Time position

Salary: $50,238 (2025 base rate)

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The Youth Employment Program (YEP) is now enrolling!

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Calling All Oneida County Businesses: We need your help to provide worksites for our Youth Employment Program (YEP)

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YEP is an important platform that is intended to help reduce community gun violence and youth criminal justice involvement by providing year-round employment opportunities.

These funds will support the establishment of a program which includes employment, education and/or career exploration opportunities for TANF-eligible youth from low-income households.

This funding is further intended to support employment programs for youth at risk of gun violence as part of a statewide gun-violence reduction intervention model.

This program will connect eligible Oneida  County youth ages 14-20 with entry-level jobs in a variety of industries, including government agencies, hospitals, camps, non-profits, small businesses, museums and retail organizations for a duration of 12 weeks.

At the conclusion of the 12 weeks, the employer will have the option to hire the youth, the youth may secure their own employment, or staff will assist with job search or career exploration activities.

Fast Facts about the Youth Employment Program:

  • $15.50 per hour
  • Youth must be between the ages of 14 and 20 years old
  • The program runs from September 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. Youth can work a flexible schedule depending on their availability and the work site
  • Must be an Oneida County resident and will work at various work sites throughout the county
  • Youth must meet income-eligible requirements

APPLY NOW!

For more information about this program or to apply, please contact:

Zuleyka Febo, YEP Coordinator  or call 315-207-6951 ext. 144

 

 

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Herkimer County Office for the Aging is hiring a Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) Examiner

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Temporary Opening, Full Time PositionDepartment: Office For The Aging

Title: Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) Examine
Salary: $17.00/hour (2025 pay rate)

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Featured Jobs and Training Opportunities - September 22, 2025

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

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

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Elite Building Services is hiring! Elite Building Services is an industry leading commercial janitorial and building maintenance services company. Open positions include Janitorial Staff, Floating Cleaner, Floor Care Specialist, and more! Apply now by sending your resume to

NYS Office of Mental HealthStart your career with the Office of Mental Health!  Are you compassionate? Are you motivated? Are you interested in making a difference? Then a career with the Office of Mental Health (OMH) may be right for you! OMH is recruiting individuals with the desire to promote the mental health and well-being of all New Yorkers. They are hiring: Direct Care Staff; Cleaners; Food Service Workers; Teachers; Nurses; Psychologists; and many more!

 JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

  • Mohawk Valley Build – MV Build is a paid 15-week training program for individuals interested in pursuing a career in the skilled trades. The program runs from October 20, 2025, to February 12, 2026. It is held on Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays from 5:00PM – 8:30PM at the MVCC Construction and Trades Building, 335 Catherine St., Utica. MV Build provides classroom and hands-on experience, a nationally recognized credential, and an opportunity to enter into a union apprenticeship upon completion of the program. 
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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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