50 Forward provides programs and services to individuals 50+, empowering them to live healthy and vibrant lives.

With tripled membership in the past three years, they continue to grow, serving over 4,000 individuals in Oneida and Herkimer counties. 50 Forward is committed to helping seniors stay healthy, independent, and active in their communities. Due to continued growth, 50 Forward seeks a Site Coordinator at each location to ensure business continuity.

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Monday April 14, 2025 

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic/Operator                                         City: Utica, NY

Full time for a housing authority. Duties: Perform a variety of skilled repair tasks in connection with the maintenance and repair of all public buildings, grounds, equipment, and automotive equipment. Requirements: Must have a valid driver’s license. High school diploma or GED with 2 years of experience in general building maintenance.

Pay: $19.70 - $23.95/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1531365

Monday April 14, 2025                                                                         

Job Title: Assistant Spray Technician                                                 City: Chittenango, NY

Full time for a landscaping company. Duties: Assist with turf work and lawn treatments. Provide weed control, fertilizing treatments, other areas of concern such as insect and fungi treatments and tree and shrub care. Requirements: Must be at least 17 years of age. Driver’s license preferred. Prior experience preferred.

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1531350     

Tuesday April 15, 2025 

Job Title: Accounts Payable Clerk                                                      City: Utica, NY

Full time for a nonprofit blindness agency. Duties: Assist with accounts payable processes. Print receivers for purchase orders daily and match with purchase orders and other appropriate backup. Maintain receivers and PO's in appropriate files. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Accounting or accounts payable experience required. Associate degree in accounting or related field preferred.

Pay: $17.75/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1531643

Tuesday April 15, 2025

Job Title: Technical Assistant/Adjunct Instructor                               City: Utica, NY

Part time for a public institution. Duties: Provide lab assistance for the primary instructor by working with students on lab projects by providing advice and instruction/guidance on how to complete projects for the students. Requirements: Must hold a current FAA Airframe & Powerplant certification. Must have at least 2 years of hands-on aircraft maintenance experience.

Pay: $20.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1531435

Full time for a manufacturer. Duties: TIG weld, spot weld and MIG weld stainless steel. Interpret blueprints, drawings, and measurements to plan layouts. Requirements: Boces welding certificate or 6 months of welding experience. Previous fabricating experience. Must be able to read measuring tapes and operate tools- grinder, and welding torch.

Pay: $20.00 - $31.50/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1531080

Wednesday April 16, 2025

Job Title: Parts Counter Clerk                                                             City: Canastota, NY      

Full time for a service equipment dealer. Duties: Wait on Customers, maintain counter and show room appearance, make entries into inventory control system, and sell WFS parts, labor, and whole goods service. Fill customer orders from stock. Receive and fill telephone orders for parts. Requirements: Must have a valid and clean driver’s license.

Pay: $15.50 - $30.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1531338

Thursday April 17, 2025

Job Title: Mentor                                                                                 City: Utica, NY

Part time for a nonprofit organization. Duties: Provide a structured one-to-one relationship or partnership that focuses on the needs of the mentored child in achieving a treatment goal. Requirements: Must be 18 years of age. High school diploma or the equivalent. 1,000 hours experience with youth who have serious emotional disturbances required. Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and insurance.

Pay: $18.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1531530

Thursday April 17, 2025

Job Title: HVAC Control Specialist                                                     City: Utica, NY

Full time for an affordable housing and supportive services agency. Duties: Maintain and modify HVAC and/or refrigeration systems. Identify repair/replacement needs necessary to maintain equipment and systems. Requirements: Valid driver’s license. Associate degree with 3 years of experience; trade school certificate with 5 years of experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Pay: $28.22/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1531364

Friday April 18, 2025

Job Title: Hardware Sales Associate                                                   City: Ilion, NY

Full time for a hardware store. Duties: Use a POS system, wait on customers, restock products, use a computer, cut glass, repair windows, doors, and screens. Perform maintenance on lawn mowers and string trimmers. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred. Must have at least 1 year of experience. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Pay: $15.50/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1531483

Friday April 18, 2025

Job Title: Ag Service Technician                                                         City: Canastota, NY

Full time for a farm equipment dealer. Duties: Set-up, repair and service agricultural equipment. Repair and maintain engines, tractors, agricultural equipment, and other related vehicles and equipment. Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds. Must have good eyesight (correctable to 20/20) and normal hearing for diagnostics and troubleshooting equipment.

Pay: $15.50 - $30.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1531336

All businesses and job seekers in the following counties are invited to register: Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Chenango, Delaware, and Otsego counties.

The job fair will take place Tuesday, April 29th, from 11am to 1pm.

There will also be staff available from our training grant programs to talk to job seekers about how our free grant programs can help job seekers get started in a satisfying and good paying career.

>Employers and Job Seekers can chat one-on-one using text and can also meet over video

>Comprehensive reporting features for both employers and job seekers

>Easy-to-use Premier Virtual Job Fair platform

Register today! The combined registration link for businesses and job seekers is:

https://pvapi.premiervirtual.com/s/86qVGW

(Businesses select: "Organization"
Job Seekers select: "Attendee")

If you have previously attended one of our Premier Virtual Job Fair platform job fairs, select "Log In"

Job Seekers can log in to "preview" the job opportunities on Monday, April 28th, 2025, at 8am. (There will be no representatives in employer booths during the preview period.)

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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 events you’ll want to attend in April.

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JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

• 4/15/25 – Central NY/Mohawk Valley Regional Virtual Career Fair 11:00AM – 2:00PM.  Save the date!
• 4/17/25 – 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.  
• 4/17/25 – 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. 
• 4/17/25 – Workshop to learn about state jobs and Civil Service directly following the Rome Community Job Fair at Rome Alliance Church, 920 Turin St. Rome, NY. 
• 4/17/25 – Workshop to learn about state jobs and Civil Service at 3:00PM at the Jervis Public Library at 613 N Washington Street, Rome, NY. 
• 4/22/25 – Fun Culinary & Serving Jobs in Sylvan Beach Summer Hiring Event 3:00PM – 6:00PM at The Lake House at Sylvan Beach, 301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach, NY 13157. Visit https://www.turningstoneenterprises.com/careers/hiring-events for more information!
• 4/23/25 – Fun Culinary & Serving Jobs in Sylvan Beach Summer Hiring Event 12:00PM – 3:00PM at The Lake House at Sylvan Beach, 301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach, NY 13157. Visit https://www.turningstoneenterprises.com/careers/hiring-events for more information!
• 4/29/25 – RADAR Virtual Job Fair. Register now.
• 5/1/25 – Madison County Community Job Fair from 10:00AM – 12:00PM at the Cazenovia American Legion, 26 Chenango St., Cazenovia, NY 13035. 
• 5/1/25 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 11:30AM and is located at the Utica Career Center in the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd floor, Utica, NY in the Adirondack Room. 
• 5/7/25 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 10:30AM and is located at the Herkimer Working Solutions Career Center, 320 North Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY. 
• 5/9/25 – Oneida County DCFS Employment Division Job Fair from 9:00AM – 12:00PM at the Oneida County Office Building, 800 Park Avenue, Utica, NY 13501.This event has been canceled

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

• Struggling to job search in the digital age? Herkimer Working Solutions is hosting free computer training and certification classes from Northstar Digital Literacy. Learn basic computer skills, internet basics, career search skills, Microsoft Word and Excel and more. They have sessions every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. For more information call (315) 867-1400. 
• Job Corps Information Session 9:00AM – 1:00PM every other Wednesday at the Herkimer County Working Solutions. Job Corps is a federally sponsored training program, offering training opportunities in Healthcare, Advanced Manufacturing, Construction, Automotive, and more, all free of charge. Job Corps serves youth ages 16 – 24 and can help with GED, trades training, driving, soft skill training, and transition services. For more information, call Kimberly Dean at (607) 267-1621. Come learn how Job Corps can help you meet your employment and education goals! 
• Empowered Pathways' Women's Employment & Resource Center (WERC) is offering two new workshops this spring. The Job Interview Skills workshops will be presented by their Executive Director, Stephanie Eghigian. One will be held on Tuesday, April 15^th and the other on Tuesday, April 29th. Both will be from 9:30AM to 12:30PM. Those interested can choose which date works best for them! 
• Summer Jobs for Herkimer County Youth: See link for summer job opportunities through Herkimer County. Don’t delay-the positions will go fast.  
• The WERC Program at Empowered Pathways is offering a new workshop on May 29^th from 9:30AM - 12:30PM. The title of the workshop is 'Unlocking Your Potential with Canva Pro'. It will be a tutorial on how to use Canva Design and go through some examples of what you can design on there. Those interested can call or email to sign up at (315)724-1718 ext.104 or . 

See details for all opportunities below:

Chittenango Landscape is seeking Landscape Laborers to work at their facility.  The selected candidates would work 730am-430 or 5pm, depending on the weather and workload.  Selected candidates can expect to work 40 hours per week.  The candidate would trim, edge and mulch; no mowing is required.  In addition, candidates may assist with tree work, hauling brush, etc.

The selected candidate would be required to run power tools like shears, blowers and chain saws. All training and safety equipment (PPE) is provided. 

Physical conditions: Must be able to walk, stand on your feet for long periods of time, squat, bend, etc. 

Minimum qualifications: Candidates must be able to begin their workday at the Landscaping shop.  Candidate must be 18 years and older due to running power equipment.   Must be willing to work as a team, possess good communication skills.  Prior experience preferred but not required.  Driver's License preferred.  Must have reliable transportation to get to and from the work site. 

Pay is $18.00-24.00 per hour based upon experience. 

Interested candidates should call Doug at 315.335.2187 or email their resume to

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Chittenango Landscape is seeking a Hardscape Foreman.  The selected candidate would provide clerical support, assist with billing, assist with scheduling and provide exceptional customer service. Selected candidate would be responsible for supervising hardscape projects, managing crews, ensuring quality control, reading blueprints, and operating equipment. Selected candidate would positively interact with team members and customers. 

Physical conditions: Must be able to walk, squat and bend. Mobility: Ability to move around the landscape project.  Must have hand dexterity to utilize tools. Lifting: Capacity to lift and carry light to moderate loads. Vision and Hearing: Ability to read documents on a screen or paper and hear/respond to phone calls and in-person inquiries. Stamina: Capability to sit or stand for extended periods while performing tasks.

Minimum qualifications: Must be willing to work as a team, possess good communication skills.  Prior experience preferred but not required.  Certifications in construction or knowledge of irrigation systems, landscape architecture, etc. are preferred but not required.  Driver's License required; in order to pick up and transport items, drive equipment, etc.    Pay is $24.00/hr. 

Interested candidates should call Doug at 315.335.2187 or email their resume to

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Chittenango Landscape is seeking an Assistant Spray Tech/ Spray Tech to assist with turf work and lawn treatments. The selected candidate would provide weed control, fertilizing treatments, other areas of concern such as insect and fungi treatments and tree and shrub care due to an issue of Ash Borer which is killing Ash trees in the Northeast.  Training, uniforms and PPE are provided. The Assistant will coordinate all book work, signage and customer paperwork at each site while working under a Spray Tech.  

Spray Tech Assistants would start at $18.00/hour.  Licensed tech would start at $20.00-$22.00 with 40+ hours a week depending on the weather.

Physical conditions: Must be able to walk, stand on your feet for long periods of time, squat, bend, etc. 

Minimum qualifications: Candidates must be able to begin their workday at the Landscaping shop. As per DEC law, an Assistant Spray Tech needs to be at least 17 years old.  Must be willing to work as a team, possess good communication skills.  Prior experience preferred but not required.  Driver's License preferred.  Must have reliable transportation to get to and from the work site. 

Interested candidates should call Doug at 315.335.2187 or email their resume to

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Chittenango Landscape is seeking a part time mechanic, willing to work on small engines such as gas-powered tools, blowers, trimmers as well as heavy equipment and trucks. Tools are provided and a shop is available.  The selected candidate may also assist with finishing up body work on vehicles as needed.

Physical conditions: Must be able to walk, stand on your feet for long periods of time, squat, bend, etc. 

Minimum qualifications: Candidate must be 18 years and older due to running power equipment.   Must be willing to work as a team, possess good communication skills.  Prior experience preferred but not required.  Driver's License preferred.  Must have reliable transportation to get to and from the work site. 

Pay rate is $18-20/hour, depending on experience.

Interested candidates should call Doug at 315.335.2187 or email their resume to