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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.

Herkimer County Probation Department is hiring an Office Assistant I

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Anticipated Permanent Opening, Full Time Position

Salary: $35,127.00 (2026 base pay rate)

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WDB May Newsletter - 2026

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Don't miss our May newsletter. It is chock full of valuable news and opportunities for you! Including:

  • Success stories
  • FREE learning and training opportunities
  • Incentives for businesses
  • Job Fairs and Hiring events
  • Job Seeker Resources
  • Community News and Opportunities
  • And Lots more!

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WDB FREE Virtual Job Fair - May 19, 2026

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The Workforce Development Board is sponsoring a FREE virtual job fair on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, from 11am to 1pm.

All businesses and job seekers in Herkimer, Madison, Oneida counties are invited.
Job seekers and businesses can chat one-on-one on a virtual job fair platform that is easy to use.

REGISTER TODAY!

Businesses: Select "Organization"
Job Seekers: Select "Attendee"

If you have previously attended a job fair on the Premier Virtual platform your profile/booth remains on the system. Select log in.

There will be a preview period on Monday, May 18th starting at 8am: Job seekers can log in and preview jobs ahead of the job fair on Tuesday. There will be no business representatives in the booths at this time.

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Attending Businesses as of May 15th

Community Wellness Partners
NYS Office of Mental Health - Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center
GoNetspeed
Oneida County Personnel
Otsego County
Upstate Caring Partners
Merlin Mold & Manufacturing, Inc.
Masonic Care Community
Catholic Charities Oneida/Madison County
NYS Department of Civil Service Office of Diversity and Inclusion Management
NYS Office of Children and Family Services
First Choice Group LLC
Apex Medical Transportaion

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Herkimer County Department of Mental Health is hiring a Psychiatric Social Worker

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Anticipated Permanent Opening, Full Time Position

Salary:                 $72,628.00 (2026 base pay rate)

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Housing Visions is hiring a Maintenance Technician in Utica

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Description of products or services your business provides: Housing Visions develops, constructs, and manages real estate projects that revitalize communities. Specializing in complex financial structures and accessing diverse financing, we have successfully built and rehabilitated hundreds of buildings that include historic properties, adaptive reuse, urban infill, and new construction. Housing Visions serves diverse neighborhoods and residents including affordable workforce housing, special populations such as Veterans, survivors of domestic violence, and people in need of accessible housing.

Title of Job Opening: Maintenance Technician

Job Description: Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician will perform a wide variety of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, cleaning and general building maintenance and repair functions related to the care and maintenance of Housing Visions residential units. Occasional night and weekend hours also must take on call hours on rotation.

Anticipated Start Date: 11 May 2026

Reference/Security Check?: Yes

Job is:: Full Time

Work Hours: Mon - Thurs 7:00am-4:30pm and Friday 7am - 11:00am

Number of Years of Education Needed?: HS Diploma or GED

Specialized education required?: skilled in one or more trades

Years of Experience Required: 3 years

Will you accept related experience?: Yes

Are you on a public transportation route?: Yes

Is a drivers license required?: Yes

Salary Range: $21-$24/hour

Pay Frequency: Weekly

Is salary negotiable?: No

Health Insurance?: Yes

Dental Insurance?: Yes

Paid Vacation?: Yes

Sick Leave?: Yes

Paid Holidays?: Yes

Retirement Plan?: Yes

Job Location: Utica, NY

Street Address: 1229 Kemble Street , Utica

Interview Contact Person (First & Last name): Sandra Bradbury

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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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Working Solutions
209 Elizabeth Street
Utica, New York 13501

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