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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.

WDB FREE Virtual Job Fair - July 21, 2026

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The Workforce Development Board is sponsoring a FREE virtual job fair on Tuesday, July 21, 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 HERE 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, July 20, 2026, 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 

GoNetspeed
Oneida County Personnel
Community Wellness Partners
GuidePost Staffing
CABVI
Catholic Charities Oneida/Madison County
NYS Office of Mental Health - Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center
Canastota Dairy Products LLC
Oneida County Sheriff's Office
Otsego County
International Paper
Central New York Psychiatric Center
Colgate University
Midstate Communications
Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS)
Elite Home Health Care
Hartman Enterprises, Inc
Subway [Southwood Management, Inc.]
Resource Center for Independent Living (RCIL)
New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services

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PLS Asphalt Maintenance is hiring an Asphalt Maintenance Laborer in Utica

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Full-time, seasonal position

Requires Construction OSHA-30, Flagger Certification & a Clean Driver's License. We are a Equal Opportunity Employer and a Smoke-Free, Vape-Free Workplace.

Immediate Opening:

Asphalt Maintenance Laborer: Full-time, seasonal position.

We’re looking for a motivated individual who is eager to learn, work with heavy equipment, and take pride in delivering excellent results. Experience is a definite plus.

$19.00 + / Hour (depending on experience), plus some prevailing wage work.

Work hours can vary greatly, may include both day & night hours, overtime, and many nights and weekends are required.

Must have a NYS Driver's License with a clean driving record. Must have a Construction OSHA-30 or willing to obtain it. Must have or be willing to get a Flagger Certificate.

No experience necessary; however, Crackfilling, Sealcoating, Striping, Layout of Sports Courts, Heavy Equipment Operating and/or General Asphalt Maintenance Experience is definitely a plus.

Must have reliable transportation, be prompt, dependable, willing to learn and really want to work.

Must be able to stand for long periods of time, lift up to 60 lbs. and work outdoors in various weather conditions while maintaining focus on safety and quality standards.

We are a 100% smoke-free and vape-free workplace. Smoking or Vaping on jobsites and in company trucks and equipment is strictly prohibited.

Must be able to pass random drug testing.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Candidate to call John at PLS Asphalt Maintenance: (315) 725-8278 or send email to .

To see what we do, check out our website: www.plsasphalt.com

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Frankfort, NY 13340: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Language:

  • English (Required)

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

 

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Herkimer College is hiring a Building Maintenance Helper

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Learn more at link.

Title: Building Maintenance Helper
Full-time Opening

Salary: $39,456 (2026 base pay rate)

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WKTV-2 'Back 2 Work' Job Opportunities - June 22, 2026

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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 "DG" - Contact your local Working Solutions Career Center

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Monday June 22, 2026 

Job Title: Personal Care Aide                                                              City: New Hartford, NY

Full time for a home healthcare service. Duties: Maintain clients in their own home by primarily providing limited hands-on care with light housekeeping and meal preparation. Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Understand and complete the forms necessary to maintain records that the Personal Care Aide.

Pay: $18.65 - $19.65/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1656084

 

Monday June 22, 2026 

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 # NY1656109     

 

Tuesday June 23, 2026 

Job Title: Zone Specialist                                                                    City: New Hartford, 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 # DG1674347

 

Tuesday June 23, 2026

Job Title: Account Executive III                                                          City: Utica, NY

Full time for a television broadcasting company. Duties: Generate advertising revenue by calling on established agencies, cold-calling new prospects and convincing potential clients of the merits of television advertising. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Advertising or Mass Communications, or a related field. Minimum one years’ experience in sales, preferably in the media field.

Pay: $40,000 - $45,000/year. Benefits.                                                 Job Order # NY1659452

 

Wednesday June 24, 2026

Job Title: Cashier                                                                                City: Herkimer, NY

Part time for a retail company. Duties: Deliver a fast, friendly, and professional checkout experience. Proactively assist customers in the self-checkout area. Scan and bag items accurately and efficiently. Requirements: Must have experience using a computer, including inputting, accessing, modifying, or outputting information. Retail and/or customer service experience preferred.

Pay: $16.00 - $16.15/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG1674006

 

Wednesday June 24, 2026

Job Title: Wholesale and Production Assistant                                  City: Cazenovia, NY      

Full time for a lavender farm and agricultural business. Duties: Respond to emails and maintain positive communication with wholesale accounts. Prepare wholesale and retail orders for shipment. Assist with vendor applications and follow-ups. Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds. Experience in food production, cosmetic manufacturing, or a related field preferred.

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1656094

 

Thursday June 25, 2026

Job Title: Senior Custodian                                                                 City: Utica, NY

Full time for a public institution. Duties: Responsible for the supervision of cleaning, maintenance, and heating activities of a building or buildings. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent with 2 years of experience in building cleaning and maintenance work, or experience in any of the standard mechanical or construction trades; or 3 years of experience.

Pay: $39,915/year. Benefits.                                                                Job Order # NY1658622

 

Thursday June 25, 2026

Job Title: Maintenance Repairer C                                                      City: New Hartford, NY

Full time for a global manufacturing business. Duties: Repair and maintain plant equipment, vacuum furnaces, rolling mills, and all related equipment. Receives instructions, prints, sketches, and work order for job. Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Experience with 3-phase electrical (460V) required.

Pay: $36.33/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1659466

 

Friday June 26, 2026

Job Title: School Bus Driver                                                               City: Frankfort, NY

Part time for a school bus service. Duties: Safely transport students and passengers to and from their destinations each day. A split shift, which means an early morning before-school pickup and an after-school drop-off with a few free hours in between. Requirements: Must be at least 21 years of age. Must have a valid driver’s license with at least 3 years of driving experience. 

Pay: $30.00 - $31.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG1676865

 

Friday June 26, 2026

Job Title: Housing Facilitator                                                              City: Canastota, NY

Full time for a nonprofit organization. Duties: Describe Agency Housing programs to potential participants, landlords and community. Conduct community outreach for the program as requested. Requirements: High school degree plus five years’ experience in human services or an associate degree or bachelor’s degree with 2-3 years’ experience. Must have a valid driver’s license.

Pay: $19.00 - $20.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1656092

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MVCC Adjunct Faculty Job Fair - June 24, 2026

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Mark your calendars!

Mohawk Valley Community College will host an Adjunct Faculty Job Fair from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in Francis A. Wilcox Hall room 225 at the Utica Campus, 1101 Sherman Drive. Admission is free and open to everyone — no registration is required.

MVCC is looking for individuals who are passionate about their field and want to make a meaningful impact in students’ lives. Positions are available for the upcoming fall semester and future terms. Adjunct faculty openings span both credit and non-credit courses across a wide range of disciplines, including general education, special programs, and the College in Prison Program. 

MVCC offers a supportive teaching environment focused on student success and academic excellence.

The Adjunct Faculty Job Fair will provide attendees with opportunities to:

  • Connect with deans from MVCC’s Academic Schools
  • Learn what it takes to teach at MVCC
  • Discover the advantages of working in a dynamic, student-focused environment
  • Complete the Adjunct Application 

To learn more about becoming an adjunct at MVCC before attending the Job Fair, visit www.mvcc.edu/adjunct-faculty.  

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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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