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Worthington Steel is hiring Production Associates and Maintenance Mechanics in Rome

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WKTV-2 'Back 2 Work' Job Opportunities - May 12, 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 May 12, 2025 

 Job Title: Retail Sales Associate                                                         City: Utica, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a bakery. Duties: Help customers with their orders, serve or package baked goods, handle transactions, ensure shelves and displays are stocked and attractive, and maintain a clean, welcoming environment. Requirements: Friendly and energetic personality with a passion for customer service. Experience in food service, hospitality, or retail preferred.

                                                                                                  

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1533332

 

Monday May 12, 2025                                                                 

Job Title: Loan Servicing Specialist II                                                 City: Utica, NY

Full time for a full service, community bank. Duties: Responsible for all aspects of servicing loans, which includes booking/funding, processing payments, monitoring/identifying and clearing any exceptions, collateral management and assisting customers with any loan related questions. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age. High school diploma or the equivalent.

Pay: $20.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1532948     

 

Tuesday May 13, 2025 

 Job Title: Tow Truck Operator                                                           City: New Hartford, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a towing service. Duties: Safely perform emergency road service for AAA Auto Club, NYS Thruway, law enforcement agencies, private citizens, and many other customers. Requirements: Clean driver’s license needed. Experience not necessary, will train the right candidate. Wrecker or flatbed experience and mechanical knowledge is a plus.

 

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1532753

 

 

Tuesday May 13, 2025

 Job Title: Dishwasher                                                                         City: Vernon, NY

Full time for a casino hotel. Duties: Responsible for ensuring all China, silverware and glassware are cleaned efficiently and promptly providing all facets of the dining venue available stock of silverware and dishware on a continual basis. Ensures compliance to standards set by management in scraping, racking, stacking, and washing of, dishware, glassware, silverware, etc. Requirements: Must be 18 years of age.

 

Pay: $15.50/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # DF9968973

 

Wednesday May 14, 2025

Job Title: Account Clerk                                                                      City: Herkimer, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a department of public health. Duties: Review a variety of documents such as claim forms, vouchers, bills, purchase orders, to determine eligibility for payment or to verify accuracy of payment made, according to defined procedures and policies. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent with 1 year of experience; or completion of a course in accounting or bookkeeping.

Pay: $35,324/year.                                                                               Job Order # NY1533235

 

 

Wednesday May 14, 2025

 Job Title: Experienced Painter                                                             City: Oneida, NY           

 

Full time for a painting contractor. Duties: Prepare surfaces for painting (scraping, sanding, priming, caulking). Apply paints, stains, and coatings using brushes, rollers, or sprayers. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred. Valid NYS driver’s license. Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in painting or construction.

 

Pay: $21.50 - $24.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1533145

 

                                   

Thursday May 15, 2025

 Job Title: Corporate Accounting Manager                                          City: Utica, NY

 

Full time for a consulting firm. Duties: Responsible for monthly close and related activities for multiple entities, along with intercompany entries and statements consolidation tasks. Collaborate with multiple groups within the finance department. Requirements: Must have a bachelor’s degree in accounting related field. 5-7 years of experience. Driver’s license.

                                                                       

Pay: $100,000/year. Benefits.                                                              Job Order # NY1533231

 

Thursday May 15, 2025

Job Title: Paralegal                                                                             City: Utica, NY

 

Full time for a real estate services company. Duties: Provide general paralegal assistance to staff, research and prepare legal documents, perform basic office responsibilities including filing, typing, and proofreading. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must have at least 1 year of experience.

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1532636

 

Friday May 16, 2025

Job Title: Retail Sales Associate                                                         City: Herkimer, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a global communications technology company. Duties: Generate retail sales by using your passion for cutting-edge technology, and exceptional customer service. Position product insights and solution recommendations to provide customers with a complete top-down sales solution. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must have at least 1 year of work experience.

 

Pay: $49,000 - $59,000/hour. Benefits.                                                 Job Order # DF9965272

 

Friday May 16, 2025

Job Title: Parts & Inventory Specialist                                                City: Canastota, NY

Full time for an equipment rental agency. Duties: Responsible for sourcing, ordering, and tracking parts, maintaining accurate inventory records, managing service consumables, and providing top-tier customer service. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Previous experience in a parts role within the heavy equipment or automotive industry is preferred.

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1533141

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Featured Jobs and free training events - May 9, 2025

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Mark your calendars for some valuable upcoming FREE opportunities you'll want to attend:

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

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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! 
  • 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 29th 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
  • MV Tech Corps Training at MVCC. Get started on a career path in Mechatronics, Welding, Carpentry, Masonry, CNC Machining or HVAC. Earn a tech or trades certificate from MVCC in just eight months. MV Tech Corps provides gap funding for resident tuition and fees, and covers the expense of required materials expenses to eligible candidates. Contact Rachel Maiolo at to find out more. Now taking registrations for the Fall semester.
  • Time is running out to sign up for Advance 2 Apprenticeship at MVCC. They are enrolling for their Spring Session now. You’ll receive training to develop in-demand skills to jumpstart your career in Manufacturing. There is no cost to students. It runs May 27 – August 12. Scan the QR code at link  to register!
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Tidal Basin Group is hiring for an Associate Project Manager Development Program in Utica

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 ****This opportunity is for those who are looking to enter a formal Project Manager Development Program****

 

Are you interested in pursuing a career in the field of Disaster Recovery/Emergency Management? Are you interested in being part of a project management development program with an industry leader?

Tidal Basin Government Consulting (TBGC) is an emergency management industry leader specializing in Disaster Response, Recovery, Mitigation, Preparedness, and Grants management, and has created a Project Management Development Program. This program was designed to mentor and develop recently graduated college students and/or those individuals seeking a new career to meet the ever-growing need of providing expertise to communities impacted by federally or state declared disasters. 

Associate Project Managers (APMs) will work in collaboration with assigned Team Leads, Project Managers, and others to assist with the execution of contracts and applicable task orders. APMs will accept disaster recovery assignments with a variety of clients including, but not limited to, State and County agencies, local municipalities, and private not-for-profit organizations. Responsibilities may include communicating with stakeholders, including team members and clients, analyzing projects, identifying risks, and forming risk mitigation strategies. APMs should be meticulous, work well in a team environment, and be able to manage assignments, tasks, and responsibilities with a self-driven attitude while maintaining a positive outlook. As required by Tidal Basin Leadership and/or the Client, travel to federally declared and/or State declared disaster areas is to be accepted without question; travel to the disaster area location could be for an extended period; potentially approaching a one-year duration. Additionally, there may be other travel requirements that will not be disaster recovery related, and these travel opportunities could be assigned accordingly.

During the career development of each full-time Associate Project Manager, the focus will be on gaining knowledge and experience in the emergency management industry and all services that Tidal Basin provides to their various clients.   APM’s will receive training and hands on experience in each section within Tidal Basin’s Consulting and Technology Services Division including Recovery operations, Response, Debris monitoring, Planning and Mitigation, Resiliency and Policy, Housing Community Development and Infrastructure programs, Grant and Program Management, Technology services, Financial Services, Customer Relations, and Preparedness.

 

Tasks and responsibilities assigned may include, but not limited to:

Execute and follow the project work plans and processes provided by the Project Lead(s), and assist with suggested revisions as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements;

Conduct preliminary damage assessments (PDAs) in the field with Federal, State and local officials;

Assist with proactively managing and executing contracts according to a planned schedule ensuring the project stays in line with the projected budget;

Effectively manage resources to maximize productivity;

Assist with providing project supporting documentation, such as those that support cost estimates, scope of work, and project timelines that meet federal and/or other governmental regulations;

Assist with identifying and reporting mitigation opportunities;

Participate in planning and research activities

Assist with researching and reporting other federal and/or state grant funding opportunities;

Monitor and report on project activities.

Provide audit and compliance support during and after an event;

Complete all compliance and annual training required;

Perform other duties as assigned;

 

The minimum qualifications for these positions are:

Bachelor’s Degree

Dependable, responsible, meticulous, and organized;

Ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously;

Excellent verbal and written communication skills;

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite;

Ability to work independently and with local stakeholders;

Willingness to deploy and work from client locations.

 

Anticipated Start Date             04/28/2025

Are you an FCJL employer?   Yes

Reference/Security Check? Yes

Requires a Drug Test?              Yes

Work Hours     9am-5pm

Normal work days:     Monday - Friday

Overtime?        Yes

Number of Years of Education Needed?     Bachelor's Degree

Will you accept related experience?              Yes

Are you on a public transportation route?   No

Is a driver's license required?             Yes

Salary Range:  60,000-70,000 annual

Pay Frequency:            Monthly

Is salary negotiable? Yes

Health Insurance?      Yes

Dental Insurance?      Yes

Paid Vacation?             Yes

Sick Leave?     Yes

Paid Holidays?             Yes

Retirement Plan?        Yes

 

Ability to work on-site in our Utica, NY office. Position may require extensive travel.

 

126 Business Park Drive, Utica, NY

www.tidalbasingroup.com

 

Apply to: Sandra Mullen

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Our May/June Apprenticeship Newsletter is Here!

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We have valuable new FREE learning/training opportunities to tell you about in this edition of our Apprenticeship Newsletter.

Plus we're sharing workforce news, helpful articles and resources, success stories, and more!

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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.

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