As April swiftly draws to a close, the opportunities for finding new jobs and acquiring new skills remain strong. Check out these great opportunities below:

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

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JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

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• 5/5/26 – The Lake House Summer Hiring Event from 2:00PM – 6:00PM at The Lake House at Sylvan Beach, 301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach, NY 13157. For more information visit: https://www.turningstoneenterprises.com/careers/hiring-events!
• 5/7/26 – In-person Mini Job Fair from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Herkimer Working Solutions, 320 N. Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY 13350. Save the date!
• 5/13/26 – Mohawk Valley Women in Trades Day from 9:00AM – 1:00PM located at Empowered Pathways, 502 Court Street, Suite 234 in Utica.
• 5/14/26 – Turning Stone Recruitment from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Madison County Working Solutions located at 133 N Court Street, Wampsville, NY 13163. Save the date!
• 5/14/26 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 10:30AM at the Utica Career Center in the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd floor, Utica, NY 13501. 
• 5/21/26 – In-person Mini Job Fair from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Utica Career Center in the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd floor, Utica, NY 13501. Save the date!
• 5/27/26 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 1:00PM at the Herkimer Working Solutions Career Center, 320 North Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY 13350. 

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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• Spring WERCshop Series – The Women’s Employment and Resource Center at 502 Court Street, Suite 234, Utica is offering their Spring WERCshop Series. If you are unemployed, or under employed and actively seeking employment, this is a great opportunity to learn Computer Basics, Keyboarding, Resumes, & more! Limited Seats, Register Now! 
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• Herkimer Working Solutions Workforce Workshops – All Workshops will be held at 1:30PM on the dates listed in the attached flyer and will be held at the Herkimer Working Solutions, located at 320 N. Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY. Come learn valuable skills needed to make your job search a success! Walk-ins welcome, call 315-867-1400 to learn more!

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 "DG" - Contact your local Working Solutions Career Center. 

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Monday April 20, 2026 

Job Title: Maintenance Person                                                            City: Oriskany, NY

Full time for a nursing home. Duties: Perform assigned tasks such as painting, floor maintenance, pick up of trash and soiled linens, snow removal minor carpentry, minor electrical work. Perform inspection and repairs to beds, kitchen equipment and HVAC, does not have to be certified in air conditioning or refrigeration. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred.

Pay: $19.50/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1613811

Monday April 20, 2026 

Job Title: Saute Line Cook                                                                  City: Sylvan Beach, NY

Full time for a seafood restaurant. Duties: Prepare and cook orders for guests while maintaining high quality standards by daily prep, production, set up, and service of dinners. Requirements: Must have restaurant line cook experience. Must be at least 16 years of age. Must be comfortable standing on your feet for up to 8 hours.

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1613124     

Tuesday April 21, 2026 

Job Title: Accounts Receivable Specialist                                         City: Utica, NY

Full time for a nonprofit blindness agency. Duties: Assist the Accounts Receivable team with routine, monthly and periodic billings, invoicing, collection procedures, and other various tasks in a timely manner. Requirements: Associate degree in accounting or related field required. Minimum requirement of three years’ experience in accounts receivable duties.

Pay: $23.50/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1613634

Tuesday April 21, 2026

Job Title: Direct Support Professional                                                City: Rome, NY

Full time for a human services organization. Duties: Implement each individualized plan, attend to personal care needs, oversee the health, safety and well-being of the people we support, keep nurses advised, assist in daily housekeeping and other facility-related duties. Requirements: Must have a valid driver’s license.

Pay: $20.01/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # DG1441326

Wednesday April 22, 2026

Job Title: Sewage Plant Maintenance Worker                                     City: Herkimer, NY

Full time for a village in Herkimer County. Duties: Cleans, repairs and maintains sewage plant equipment. Responsibilities also include inspection and cleaning of elements of the sewage collection system. Requirements: Must have a valid NYS license One year of experience in the operation and maintenance of pumps and small motors; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Pay: $23.36/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1613817

Wednesday April 22, 2026

Job Title: Stable Hand/Farm Help                                                        City: Canastota, NY      

Full time for an equestrian store. Duties: Turning horses out and bringing them in. Feeding horses. Cleaning stalls. General barn upkeep and miscellaneous farm tasks. Requirements: Prior experience handling horses and being comfortable working around them daily. Ability to work independently and follow instructions.

Pay: $17.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1613826

Thursday April 23, 2026

Job Title: Upholstery Tear Down Technician                                      City: Taberg, NY

Full time for an upholstery shop. Duties: Remove existing fabric and coverings from furniture. Pull staples and strip materials down to the frame. Disassemble furniture components (arms, legs, cushions, etc.). Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds. Experience with upholstery or similar hands-on work preferred.

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1614822

Thursday April 23, 2026

Job Title: Bartender                                                                            City: Sylvan Beach, NY

Full time for a restaurant and tiki bar. Duties: Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in a fast-paced environment while providing excellent customer service. Maintain cleanliness of the bar, monitor inventory, and ensure compliance with all NYS alcohol service regulations. Handle cash and card transactions accurately. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age.

Pay: $10.70/hour plus tips.                                                                  Job Order # NY1613106

Friday April 24, 2026

Job Title: Water Maintenance Worker                                                 City: Herkimer, NY

Full time for a village in Herkimer County. Duties: Performs semi-skilled and skilled duties in the operation of a water distribution system. Requirements: Valid driver’s license. High school diploma or the equivalent. 1 year of experience as a plumber's or water maintenance worker's helper or mechanic in the repair of small part mechanisms, pumps, or motors; or combination of training and experience. 

Pay: $23.36/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1613819

Friday April 24, 2026

Job Title: Zone Team Leader                                                               City: Oneida, NY

Full time for a discount store. Duties: Provide guidance and direction for the successful operation of a particular zone of the overall retail sales floor of a store location. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Minimum of two years’ retail experience in a supervisory role required.

Pay: $18.25/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # DG1431213

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DFAS is excited to connect with the community at two local libraries. Team members from DFAS will be on-site to answer questions and share information about the rewarding career opportunities available with the agency.

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We are currently seeking talented individuals to join our team. . Note: The announcements may list multiple locations to choose from so ibe mindful to the location section of each announcement to ensure you choose the correct location.

Accounts Maintenance Clerk

Department of Defense

Defense Finance and Accounting Service

DFAS Accounting and Finance Operations

DFAS – Rome, NY

• Salary: $37,193 - $55,296 per year (GS 4-5)
• Permanent • Full-time

Open through 04/24/2026

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/864310400

Contact Representative (Call Center)

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Finance and Accounting Service

DFAS - CUSTOMER CARE CENTER

DFAS – Rome, NY

• Salary: $37,193 to - $61,638 per year (GS 4-6)
• Permanent • Full-time

Open through 04/28/2026

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/864874200

Financial Management Analyst

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Finance and Accounting Service

Accounting Operations

DFAS – Cleveland, OH; Whitehall, OH; Indianapolis, IN; Limestone, ME; or Rome, NY. 

• Salary: $40,736 - $101,375 per year (GS 5-11)
• Permanent • Full-time

Open through 4/27/2026

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/855606800

Accountant

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Finance and Accounting Service

Accounting Operations

DFAS – Cleveland, OH; Whitehall, OH; Indianapolis, IN; Limestone, ME; or Rome, NY. 

• Salary: $40,736 - $101,375 per year (GS 5-11)
• Permanent • Full-time

Open through 4/27/2026

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/855597200

Accounting Technician

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Finance and Accounting Service

DFAS-Accounting Operations

DFAS – Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH; Indianapolis, IN; Limestone, ME; or Rome, NY

• Salary: $40,736 to - $61,638 per year (GS 5-6)
• Permanent • Full-time

Open through 4/27/2026

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/855153000

Military Pay Technician

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Finance and Accounting Service

DFAS Military Pay Operations

DFAS – Cleveland, OH; Indianapolis, IN; or Rome, NY. 

• Salary: $40,736 to - $61,638 per year (GS 5-6)
• Permanent • Full-time

Open through 4/27/2026

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/855223300

IT Specialist

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Finance and Accounting Service

INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY DIRECTORATE

DFAS – Cleveland, OH; Whitehall, OH; Indianapolis, IN; Limestone, ME; or Rome, NY. 

• Salary: $57,331 to - $121,502 per year (GS 07/09/11/12)
• Permanent • Full-time

Open through 4/27/2026

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/854965900

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April showers seem to have arrived, bringing with them opportunities for finding new jobs and learning new skills. Here are some new job opportunities and valuable free events you’ll want to attend in April:

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NYS Department of Corrections and Community Services will be hosting an upcoming recruitment at the Herkimer Career Center, 320 N Prospect St., Herkimer on 4/15, the event runs from 10:00AM–12:00PM. Anyone interested about learning more about the Corrections positions are encouraged to attend the recruitment session.

WM – Join WM today for a sustainable tomorrow! WM is now hiring CDL Commercial ASL, Front Load Truck Drivers in Utica! Basic requirements include the ability to read, write, and speak English; understand traffic signs; 1 year of experience operating vehicle requiring a CDL or 1 year equivalent military driving within the last 7 years. Visit WM Careers 

JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

• 4/15/26 – Apprenticeship Expo from 1:00PM – 4:00PM at the Mohawk Valley Community College Rome Campus, 1101 Floyd Ave, Rome, NY 13440. 
• 4/16/26 – Turning Stone Recruitment from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the North Utica Community Center, 50 Riverside Drive, Utica, NY 13502. 
• 4/16/26 – Rome One Day Hiring Event from 11:00AM – 1:00PM at the Rome Alliance Church, 920 Turin Street, Rome, NY. 
• 4/16/26 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 1:00PM directly following the Rome Community Job Fair located at the Rome Alliance Church, 920 Turin Street, Rome, NY. 
• 5/5/26 – The Lake House Summer Hiring Event from 2:00PM – 6:00PM at The Lake House at Sylvan Beach, 301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach, NY 13157. For more information visit: https://www.turningstoneenterprises.com/careers/hiring-events!
• 5/13/26 – Mohawk Valley Women in Trades Day from 9:00AM – 1:00PM located at Empowered Pathways, 502 Court Street, Suite 234 in Utica. 
• 5/14/26 – Turning Stone Recruitment from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Madison County Working Solutions located at 133 N Court Street, Wampsville, NY 13163. Save the date!
• 5/14/26 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 10:30AM at the Utica Career Center in the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd floor, Utica, NY 13501. 
• 5/21/26 – In-person Mini Job Fair from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Utica Career Center in the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd floor, Utica, NY 13501. Save the date!
• 5/27/26 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 1:00PM at the Herkimer Working Solutions Career Center, 320 North Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY 13350. 

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. 
•  
• Spring WERCshop Series – The Women’s Employment and Resource Center at 502 Court Street, Suite 234, Utica is offering their Spring WERCshop Series. If you are unemployed, or under employed and actively seeking employment, this is a great opportunity to learn Computer Basics, Keyboarding, Resumes, & more! Limited Seats, Register Now!  
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• NYS DOCCS WERCshop – The Women’s Employment and Resource Center at 502 Court Street, Suite 234, Utica is offering a NYS DOCCS WERCshop with guest speaker Heather Wright! Registration required! Please email or call to register at or (315) 724-1718, Ext 104. 
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• Herkimer Working Solutions Workforce Workshops – All Workshops will be held at 1:30PM on the dates listed at link and will be held at the Herkimer Working Solutions, located at 320 N. Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY. Come learn valuable skills needed to make your job search a success! Walk-ins welcome, call 315-867-1400 to learn more!
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