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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.

WKTV-2 'Back 2 Work' Job Opportunities - February 3, 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 February 3, 2025 

 Job Title: Librarian                                                                              City: Utica, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a local public library. Duties: Provide service at the reference desk in person, by phone and e-mail. Collection maintenance and development of circulating and reference collections. Participate in outreach services, such as information tables at area events and book club facilitation. Requirements: NYS Public Librarians Certificate. MLS/MSIS or equivalent from an ALA Accredited Library School.

                                                                       

Pay: $43,000 - $48,000/year. Benefits.                                                 Job Order # NY1522474

 

Monday February 3, 2025 

Job Title: Sibling Behavioral Specialist                                               City: Utica, NY

Part time for a nonprofit organization. Duties: Provide ongoing interventions that support the child and

family in implementing a care plan. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age. High school diploma or the equivalent. Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and vehicle insurance. 2,000 hours experience with youth who have serious emotional disturbances (SED) is required.

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1522173     

 

Tuesday February 4, 2025 

 Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist                                               City: Utica, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a nonprofit blindness agency. Duties: Receive, assemble, and maintain invoices/check requests and support in appropriate files. Review pertinent information on them for accuracy and follow-up with appropriate staff as needed. Requirements: Associate degree in accounting or related field required. Minimum of three years accounts payable experience required.

 

Pay: $23.50/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1523208

 

 

Tuesday February 4, 2025

 Job Title: Diesel Mechanic                                                                  City: Frankfort, NY

Full time for a paving contractor. Duties: Perform maintenance and repair on diesel trucks and heavy equipment. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must have at least 2 years of experience. Must have a valid, clean driver's license. DOT physical exam and alcohol/drug pre-screening test required.

 

Pay: Starts at $25.00/hour.                                                                  Job Order # NY1522179

 

Wednesday February 5, 2025

Job Title: Account Specialist                                                              City: New Hartford, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a premier materials manufacturer. Duties: Front-line customer service contact who is responsible for ensuring that the needs of an assigned group of customers are identified and addressed using specific account strategies. Requirements: Associates degree and 2 years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Pay: $19.50 - $23.50/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DF9468878

 

 

Wednesday February 5, 2025

Job Title: Lawn & Garden Service Technician                                     City: Canastota, NY      

 

Full time for a service equipment dealer. Duties: Set-up, repair and service lawn and garden equipment. Repair or overhaul engines and related mechanical or structural parts for a variety of equipment types. 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 # NY1522195

 

                                   

Thursday February 6, 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 # NY1522170

 

Thursday February 6, 2025

Job Title: Food Service Worker                                                           City: Utica, NY

 

Part time for a nonprofit health system. Duties: Prepare, serve, and deliver food to any area of the facility as directed, following all guidelines of the quality assurance and quality control programs. Maintain all areas at an acceptable level of sanitation. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred. 3 years’ experience in food service is preferred.

Pay: $16.00 - $22.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # DF9456201

Friday February 7, 2025

Job Title: CNC Lathe Programmer                                                      City: Herkimer, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a manufacturing company. Duties: Must be familiar with inserts, speeds and feeds, utilizing proper tooling for setups and job planning. CNC Lathe maintenance required. Will also be responsible for inspection of parts. Requirements: Must have at least 3 years of Lathe experience. Must have a valid NYS driver's license. Software experience a plus.

 

Pay: $39,520 - $49,920/year. Benefits.                                                 Job Order # NY1521990

 

Friday February 7, 2025

 Job Title: Class B CDL Driver                                                             City: Wampsville, NY

Full time for a construction company. Duties: Responsible for hauling debris from job site to the landfill and assisting with other site work. Occasionally haul for other stone quarries as needed. Requirements: Clean, valid NYS Class B CDL Driver’s license with reliable transportation required. Must have at least 2 years of related experience. Must be able to lift up to 80 pounds.

Pay: $25.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1522326

 

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Featured jobs and free training events - January 31, 2025

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There are some job fairs, recruitments, and trainings coming up in February you won’t want to miss:

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

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JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

  • NYS DOCCS is now hiring experienced officers! Continue your career with advanced placement offers, great benefits, and possibilities for additional compensation. For more information contact
  • The Women's Employment and Resource Center at 502 Court Street, Suite 234, Utica is offering a new workshop series: Google Docs & Google Sheets Training! It will be over the course of 3 weeks, every Tuesday and Wednesday, starting February 11th until February 26th. On the final day, all attendees will receive a certificate for completing the course (18 hours of training). 
  • 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. 
  • The Women’s Employment and Resource Center is collaborating with Eddie Barone and Deb Grogan from First Source Federal Credit Union for a Financial Empowerment workshop, which will cover how to budget, how to open a savings account, money management, and more! The workshop will take place March 6, 2025, from 11:00AM – 12:00PM at Empowered Pathways, 502 Court Street, Suite 234 in Utica. Call (315) 724-1718 ext. 104 or email to sign up today! 
  • 2/5/25 – DFAS Rome Resume Building Class. 5:00PM – 7:00PM at Rome Alliance Church located at 920 Turin St, Rome, NY 13440. Register by using the QR code at link.
  • The Women’s Employment and Resource Center is collaborating with Krystal Curley, Program Outreach Specialist I for the NYS Department of Civil Service for a workshop, Demystifying Civil Service Merit System. The workshop will take place March 27, 2025, from 10:30AM – 12:00PM at Empowered Pathways, 502 Court Street, Suite 234 in Utica. Register today at or call (315) 724-1718 ext. 104. See link for more information!
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Together for Youth is looking for a Prevention Family Specialist in Madison County

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Remote with travel

Salary Range $23.08 - $25.48 Hourly
Travel Percentage Up to 25%

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WDB/Working Solutions February News and Opportunities

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You won't want to miss our February newsletter!

We've got valuable new FREE learning and training opportunities coming up, including

Free computer training

Job search workshops

A NEW Brownfields Training grant opportunity

Apprenticeship training opportunities

Free Metrix skills training

PLUS

New WDB staff to introduce

New local job opportunities

Workforce news

Business incentives and opportunities

Community opportunities

Great success stories

AND lots more!

 

READ IT HERE

 

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Mohawk Valley Edge is hiring a Planner/Engineer in Rome, NY

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Mohawk Valley EDGE is seeking a well-qualified candidate to fill the position of Planner/Engineer.

EDGE is a not-for-profit economic development company serving Oneida and Herkimer counties. It provides professional staff services to the Griffiss Local Development Corporation, Oneida County Industrial Development Agency, and Rome Industrial Development Corporation and works closely with state and local development agencies.

EDGE’s primary customers are private-sector companies intending to invest and grow in the Mohawk Valley. The Planner/Engineer is expected to meet with customers to help define their facility needs, plan for appropriate investments in buildings, utilities, and equipment, and help companies with siting and permitting projects that allow them to prosper locally.

Salary range is $85,000-$95,000, with an exceptional benefits package.

VIEW JOB DESCRIPTION AND HOW TO APPLY

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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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