Office Hours Christmas Week and New Year

The Workforce Development Board offices at 209 Elizabeth Street in Utica will be closed from Dec. 23 - Dec. 27 and closed on January 1st.

All Working Solutions locations are closed on Dec. 25th and January 1st. 

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 December 9, 2024 

Job Title: IT Systems Service Technician                                           City: Oriskany, NY

Full time for a fiber optic manufacturer. Duties: Responsible for providing and ensuring secure PC, desktop, network, telecom, and related services throughout the organization. Requirements: Associate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or a related field. 3 years of hands-on experience working with and supporting Microsoft and networking environments.

Pay: $50,000/year. Benefits.                                                                Job Order # NY1516916

Monday December 9, 2024                                                                       

Job Title: Administrative/Financial Assistant                                     City: Utica, NY

Part time for a produce wholesaler. Duties: Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and additional accounting tasks. Provide support to ensure a smooth operation of office. Assist with filing documents and maintaining organized records for easy access. Requirements: Comfortable with math and multiplication. Comfortable with learning new office programs.

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1516602     

Tuesday December 10, 2024   

Job Title: Unit Secretary                                                                      City: New Hartford, NY

Full time for a nonprofit organization. Duties: Maintain medical records, assist in the coordination of physician services & scheduling, schedule appointments working with transportation, maintain supplies, and perform general office tasks. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent required. Knowledge in medical terminology preferred.

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # DF9193366

Tuesday December 10, 2024

Job Title: General Machinist                                                               City: Oriskany, NY

Full time for a fiber optic manufacturer. Duties: Perform various milling, turning, drilling and related operations used to produce components. Requirements: CNC programming experience would be a significant plus. Must have machining experience. High school diploma or equivalent with 5 years of experience, or an Associate degree/certificate with 3 years of experience.

Pay: $20.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1516871

Wednesday December 11, 2024

Job Title: Account Clerk-Typist                                                          City: Herkimer, NY

Full time for a village in Herkimer County. Duties: Clerical work involving performance of standard account-keeping practices in maintaining and checking financial accounts and records. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent required. 1 year of experience in maintaining financial accounts or records which involved typing or completion of a course in accounting or bookkeeping and typing.

Pay: $22.09/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1516993

Wednesday December 11, 2024

Job Title: Merchandise Assistant Manager                                         City: Cazenovia, NY      

Full time for a discount store company. Duties: Responsible for assisting with merchandising and freight processing tasks. Assist with the hiring, training, and development of store associates. Assist with all store functions and day-to-day store activities. Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Prior retail and management experience preferred.

Pay: $18.50 - $19.25/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DF9205298

Thursday December 12, 2024

Job Title: Quality Technician I                                                             City: Utica, NY

Full time for a premier materials manufacturer. Duties: Responsible for inspection and test of incoming materials, work in process, and finished goods to establish material quality and lot acceptance to specifications. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. 1 year work experience in a manufacturing environment required. Proficiency in MS Excel & MS Word required.

Pay: $17.00 - $27.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DF9198355 

Thursday December 12, 2024

Job Title: Crew Laborer                                                                       City: Utica, NY

Full time for a nonprofit agency. Duties: Perform basic conservation measures and install energy saving materials for low-income households to help them save money, alleviate poverty, achieve self-sufficiency and/or improve living conditions. Requirements: Basic knowledge of energy conservation measures. Basic experience in the construction or insulation trade. Reliable transportation.

Pay: $15.82 - $21.09/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1516755

Friday December 13, 2024

Job Title: Order Picker/Packer                                                            City: Frankfort, NY

Full time for a wholesale distributor. Duties: Handles pick tickets/orders to pull items from warehouse inventory. Physically pulls warehouse items by the stated number, size, color, quantity, quality, etc. Compares and inspects physical items pulled to the requirements of the pick ticket/order. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Previous experience helpful but not required.

Pay: $16.00 - $16.50/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1516747

Friday December 13, 2024

Job Title: Automotive Detailer                                                             City: Oneida, NY

Full time for a leading provider of mobility services. Duties: Responsible for washing, cleaning, sanitizing, inspecting, and preparing vehicles. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must have valid driver's license with no more than 2 moving violations and/or at-fault accidents on driving record in the past 3 years. Must have at least 6 consecutive months of prior work experience.

Pay: $16.50/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # DF9221519

Explore the opportunities available in our area for employment and skill development!

FEATURED JOBS

The Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida Counties, Inc., is recruiting for Case Managers to be based in Utica, NY.

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 12-02-2024

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 12-03-2024

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 12-04-2024

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 12-05-2024

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 12-06-2024

JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

• 12/10/24 – Madison County Job Fair from 4:00PM – 6:00PM at the Madison County DMV, 138 North Court St, Wampsville, NY. 
• 12/11/24 – Come learn about state job opportunities! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 12:00PM and is located at the Utica Career Center in the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd floor, Utica, NY in the Adirondack Room. 
• 12/18/24 – In-person Mini Job Fair from 1:00PM – 3:30PM at the Utica Career Center in the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd floor, Utica, NY 13501. 
• 12/19/24 – Wilcor International In-Person Hiring Event from 9:00AM – 11:00AM at the Herkimer Working Solutions, 320 N. Prospect St, Herkimer, NY. 

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 Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida Counties, Inc., is recruiting for Case Managers to be based in Utica, NY. Case Managers will be responsible for recruitment, intake, and case management of participants; oversee training and/or employment placement of participants; and coordinate services with partner training providers and employers. This position is full-time, salary range $45,000 - $50,000 with benefits, including health & dental insurance, retirement fund matching up to 6%, 35-hour work week, 2 weeks’ vacation. JOB DESCRIPTION AND RECOMMENDED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT LINK: The Workforce Development Board is Hiring Case Managers in Utica for our Grant Projects! - Working Solutions Blog | Working Solutions | An American Job Center. To Apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to  .
• 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 new workshop, Demystifying Civil Service Merit System. The workshop will take place December 12, 2024, from 11:00AM – 12:30PM at Empowered Pathways, 502 Court Street, Suite 234 in Utica. Register today at or call (315) 724-1718 ext. 104. 
• Critical Sectors Job Quality Grant – This program aids to implement systems change in workforce development efforts for individuals located in the Greater Mohawk Valley region of New York State who work in the Childcare Sector or are in need of childcare.
• 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. 

Mark your calendars. There's a lot happening in December!

New Hiring Events

Helpful Free Workshops

Training Opportunities

Grant Program Success Stories

Free learning opportunities

Community Opportunities

And lots more!

READ IT HERE

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

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

The Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida Counties, Inc., is recruiting for Case Managers to be based in Utica, NY.

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 11-25-2024

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 11/26/2024

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 11-27-2024

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 11-29-2024

JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

• 12/5/24 – 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. 
• 12/10/24 – Madison County Job Fair from 4:00PM – 6:00PM at the Madison County DMV, 138 North Court St, Wampsville, NY.
• 12/11/24 – Come learn about state job opportunities! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 12:00PM and is located at the Utica Career Center in the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd floor, Utica, NY in the Adirondack Room. 
• 12/19/24 – Wilcor International In-Person Hiring Event from 9:00AM – 11:00AM at the Herkimer Working Solutions, 320 N. Prospect St, Herkimer, NY. 

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 Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida Counties, Inc., is recruiting for Case Managers to be based in Utica, NY. Case Managers will be responsible for recruitment, intake, and case management of participants; oversee training and/or employment placement of participants; and coordinate services with partner training providers and employers. This position is full time or part time, salary range $45,000 - $50,000 with benefits, including health & dental insurance, retirement fund matching up to 6%, 35-hour work week, 2 weeks’ vacation. JOB DESCRIPTION AND RECOMMENDED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT LINK: The Workforce Development Board is Hiring Case Managers in Utica for our Grant Projects! - Working Solutions Blog | Working Solutions | An American Job Center. To Apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to  .
• 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 new workshop, Demystifying Civil Service Merit System. The workshop will take place December 12, 2024, from 11:00AM – 12:30PM at Empowered Pathways, 502 Court Street, Suite 234 in Utica. Register today at or call (315) 724-1718 ext. 104.
• Critical Sectors Job Quality Grant – This program aids to implement systems change in workforce development efforts for individuals located in the Greater Mohawk Valley region of New York State who work in the Childcare Sector or are in need of childcare.
• 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.