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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.

A new Oneida County Civil Service examination has been issued within the Program Administrators series

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Learn more at link:

Director of Adult Mental Health Services #60-006460 (OC)

Application Deadline: October 29, 2024

Examination Date: December 7, 2024

https://oneida-portal.mycivilservice.com/post/exams

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WKTV-2 'Back 2 Work' Job Opportunities - September 30, 2024

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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 September 30, 2024 

Job Title: Customer Service                                                                City: Oriskany, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a fiber optic manufacturer. Duties: Data entry of sales orders, hot sheets, new part number forms, inventory transfers and credit memos. Pick orders to the warehouse when products are available. Monitor and track orders through all stages of processing, fulfillment, and shipping. Requirements: Must have Associates degree.

           

Pay: $16.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                  Job Order # NY1511356

 

Monday September 30, 2024                                                                       

Job Title: Utility Technician                                                                 City: Utica, NY

Full time for a transportation service. Duties: Responsible for maintaining the appearance and

operational status of the buses, shelters, buildings, and grounds managed. Requirements: Must have driver's license for a minimum of 5 years and possess or obtain a CDL B with passenger endorsement during 6-month probation period. High school diploma or the equivalent. Must be at least 21 years of age.

Pay: $24.03 - $27.03/hour. Benefits.                                                     Job Order # NY1511821           

 

Tuesday October 1, 2024 

Job Title: Benefit Coordinator                                                              City: Utica, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a home healthcare service. Duties: Handle the leave administration process from the employee’s initial notice of medical leave to their return to work. Facilitate accommodation requests under the ADA. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent required. Associate degree preferred. 2 years of experience in human resources is highly preferred.

 

Pay: $19.41/hour. Benefits.                                                                  Job Order # DF8830685

 

Tuesday October 1, 2024

Job Title: Expeditor/Production Planner                                              City: Chadwicks, NY

Full time for an electronic and precision equipment repair & maintenance company. Duties: Purchasing and sales to support timely and profitable deliveries to customers. Effective communications to identify and resolve issues impacting timely repair orders and new product sales. Requirements: Must have a valid driver’s license. Associate degree or 2 years of computer, marketing or sales experience preferred.

 

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00/hour.                                                                    Job Order # NY1512175

 

Wednesday October 2, 2024

Job Title: Early Childhood Learning Staff                                            City: Old Forge, NY

                                                                                                         

Part time for a school age children care provider. Duties: Facilitate hands-on activities following the creative curriculum, tailored to the unique needs and interests of the children. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age. High school or the equivalent. 1 year of experience working with kids under 13 preferred.

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00/hour.                                                                    Job Order # DF8861471 

 

Wednesday October 2, 2024

Job Title: Administrative Assistant                                                      City: Oneida, NY         

 

Full time for a family service center. Duties:  Serve as receptionist for building; receives and routes incoming telephone calls for primary Clinic phone lines. Provides administrative support to clinic administration. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent required. One year telephone and/or business experience required.

 

Pay: $16.75/hour. Benefits.                                                                  Job Order # DF8834622

 

                                   

Thursday October 3, 2024

Job Title: Yard Attendant                                                                     City: Rome, NY

 

Full time for a construction company. Duties: Manage all incoming material and the inspection process, direct material to the correct drop area in the yard, document load size for inventory purposes and tipping fees. Requirements: Must maintain a current NYS driver’s license. 2+ years of heavy equipment operation experience required. Two-year degree preferred.

                                                                                                                                    

Pay: $24.00 - $29.00/hour.                                                                    Job Order # NY1512022

 

Thursday October 3, 2024

Job Title: Patient Escort                                                                      City: Utica, NY

 

Full time for a non-profit health system. Duties: This position is responsible for the safe, comfortable, courteous, and timely transport of patients via prescribed transport vehicles. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Knowledge of computer/phone systems preferred. Prior experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Pay: $16.00 - $21.00/hour. Benefits.                                                     Job Order # DF8854884

 

Friday October 4, 2024

Job Title: Food Service Worker                                                           City: Frankfort, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a food service company. Duties: Perform cashiering duties, including general food service work. Maintain sanitation standards in the preparation, service, and dining room facilities. Perform prep work such as washing, peeling, cutting, and seeding fruits and vegetables. Weigh and measure designated ingredients. Requirements: Previous food service experience is preferred.

 

Pay: $15.50 - $16.00/hour.                                                                    Job Order # DF8853709

 

Friday October 4, 2024

 

Job Title: Service Coordinator                                                             City: Canastota, NY

Full time for a Non-Profit Housing Organization. Duties: Provide limited or general case management, information and referral and plan educational programs for residents. Requirements: A Bachelor of Social Work or degree in Gerontology, Psychology or Counseling is preferable. Must possess 2-3 years’ experience in social service delivery with senior citizens and nonelderly disabled individuals.

Pay: $36,000 - $38,000/year.                                                                 Job Order # NY1512008

 

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Featured Job Opportunities, Hiring and Learning Opportunities - Sept. 27, 2024

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

 

FEATURED JOBS

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JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

  • 10/3/24 – DMV Info Session 11:00AM – 3:00PM at the Albany Career Center, 155 Washington Ave, Third Floor, Albany, NY 12210. Representatives will be scheduling interviews for interested candidates. Stop by to see how to drive your career forward! 
  • 10/7/24 – DFAS Open House 5:00PM – 7:00PM at the Jervis Public Library, 613 N. Washington Street, Rome, NY. Currently hiring for Accounting Technicians, Contact Representatives, Accountants, and Financial Analysts. Information will be shared on DFAS career opportunities including the application process. 
  • 10/8/24 – Diverse Abilities Job Fair at MVCC, 1101 Sherman Drive, Utica, NY, 13501 in the Wilcox Hall Lobby from 10:00AM – 1:00PM. Contact Nicole Sortino at or (315) 207-6951 ext. 139 for more information. 
  • 10/9/24 – Madison County Working Solutions Job Fair from 10:00AM – 11:30AM at Kallet Civic Center, 159 Main Street, Oneida, NY. 
  • 10/10/24 – Come learn about state job opportunities! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System workshop starts at 10:00AM and is located at the Utica Career Center in the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd floor, Utica, NY in the Adirondack Room. 
  • 10/22/24 – Central NY/Mohawk Valley Regional Virtual Career Fair 11:00AM – 2:00PM.  Save the date!
  • 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. Event schedule.

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 Job Interview Skills workshop on October 2nd. The workshop will be from 9:30AM – 12:30PM and will be presented by Executive Director, Stephanie Eghigian. 
  • 11/6/24 – DFAS Rome Resume Building Class. 5:00PM – 7:00PM at Rome Alliance Church located at 920 Turin St, Rome, NY 13440. Register by 11/4/2024 at link
  • Do you want to learn about state jobs? The Center for Careers in Government presents a workshop to learn about careers in New York State. The workshop takes place October 10, 2024, at 10.00AM, located at 207 Genesee Street, 2nd Floor in Utica in the Adirondack Room. 
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It’s Easier than Ever to Get a Job with New York State Workshop - October 10, 2024

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The Center for Careers in Government (CCG) presents a workshop to learn about careers with New York State!

COME LEARN ABOUT STATE JOBS!!!

DEMYSTIFYING THE CIVIL SERVICE MERIT SYSTEM WORKSHOP 

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10th @ 10AM LOCATION:

NYS DEPT OF LABOR CAREER CENTER FLOOR #2 207 GENESEE STREET, UTICA, NY 13501  - THE ADIRONDACK ROOM

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Mohawk Ltd is looking for an Expeditor / Production Planner in Chadwicks

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Immediate Hire! Part Time hourly position that may turn into a Full Time position.

  • Hours: 8am – Noon
  • Pay Rate: $20 - $25  DOE
  • Must have Great organizational skills and computer skills
  • Must have purchasing experience, specifically with Ebay & Amazon
  • Must have good communication skills and be able to tactfully encourage others follow through with tasks
  • Familiarity with Hydraulic tools a plus

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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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