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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 - December 15, 2023

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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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Job Title: Volunteer Coordinator                                                          City: Utica, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a program helping seniors live healthy and engaging lives. Duties: Assess volunteer needs of the community. Develop volunteer sites. Perform volunteer recruitment and placement. Requirements: Associates Degree preferred. Experience working with volunteers a plus. Computer and Technical skills, including database management required.

Pay: $36,000/year. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1482818

 

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Job Title: Warehouse Worker                                                              City: Utica, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a food wholesaler. Duties: Select and separate products by account. Build pallets according to customer guidelines. Transport the completed orders via stand-up electric pallet jack to the appropriate staging area. Requirements: Physical ability to perform all essential job functions. Some warehouse experience would be helpful. Company will train.  

 

Pay: $37,440-$41,000/year. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1482798

 

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Job Title: Parts Washer/Metal Finisher                                                City:  Utica, NY

 

Full time for a company that manufactures custom lighting fixtures. Duties: Wash fragile stained glass light fixtures and lantern frames. Polish and finish metal surfaces. Rinse fixtures according to procedures to apply a patina finish.  Requirements: High School Diploma or the equivalent and the ability to read and understand written directions & production drawings.

Pay: $15.00-$18.00/hour. Benefits                                                        Job Order # NY1482981

 

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Job Title: Senior Systems Administrator                                             City: Utica, NY

 

Full time, for a property management company Duties: Install, configure, administer, and maintain systems support for all client software and hardware. Requirements:  Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, System Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience required. 7-10 years of network administration or system administration experience preferred.

Pay: $70,000-$90,000/year. Benefits                                                     Job Order # NY1483225

 

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Job Title: Price Accuracy Coordinator                                                 City: Oneida, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a supermarket chain. Duties: Verify completion and accuracy of weekly price changes for all departments. Maintain shelf tags for price accuracy. Communicate discrepancies to the store departments and the Scanning Department. Requirements: High School diploma or the equivalent preferred along with at least 1 year of related experience.

Pay: $16.50-$22.25/hour.                                                                      Job Order # DF7381081

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Job Title: Electrician                                                                            City: Richfield Springs, NY

 

Full time, both entry level and experienced candidates needed for an electrical contractor. Duties: Install wiring, control, and lighting systems. Identify electrical problems using a variety of testing devices. Repair or replace wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Requirements: Experience preferred but will train a suitable candidate with the right background. Valid driver's license required.

 

Pay: $18.00-$25.00/hour. Benefits                                                        Job Order # NY1483020

 

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Job Title: Dining Services Director                                                      City: Hamilton, NY      

 

Full time for a college’s dining services. Duties: Oversee all foodservice-related activities and supervise managers and hourly associates. Requirements: B.S. Degree in Food Services Technology, Management, or a related field; Must have five to seven years of direct foodservice operational management experience including knowledge of inventory and purchasing.  

Pay: $80,000/year. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # DF7380806

 

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Thursday December 21, 2023

Job Title: Secretary/Office Worker                                                       City: Frankfort, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a local car dealership. Job Duties: Greet customers, answer phones, schedule appointments, assist with order entry and inventory management. Requirements: One year of experience as a receptionist or secretary, professional demeanor, and strong customer service skills.    

Pay: $15.00-$20.00/hour.                                                                      Job Order # NY1482817  

 

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Job Title: Morning Kennel Assistant                                                    City:  Waterville, NY

                                                                                                         

Part time, 8 am to 1 pm, 25-30 hours per week, for a veterinary clinic. Duties: Assist with a variety of duties, including animal care, animal restraint, cleaning cages, and bathing animals.  Requirements: Must have reliable transportation. Must be highly self-motivated. High school graduate preferred. Reference/security check and drug test required.

 

Pay: $15.00-$16.00/hour. Benefits.                                                      Job Order # NY1483056

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Job Title: Human Resources Generalist                                              City: New Hartford, NY

 

Full time for a health care center. Duties: Create onboarding plans and educate newly hired employees on HR policies, internal procedures, and regulations. Maintain physical and digital files for employee documents, benefits, and attendance records. Requirements: Bachelor's degree preferred; experience will be considered in lieu of education. SHRM Certified Professional credential preferred.

 Pay: $ 45,000 - $52,000/year. Benefits.                                                Job Order # DF7380843 

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Featured Job Opportunities and Upcoming Hiring Events - December 15, 2023

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Mark your calendars! There's great opportunities coming up...

Job Opportunities

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Hiring Events

  • 12/19/23-Pre-register today for the Central/Mohawk Valley Regional Virtual Career Fair from 11 am to 2 pm. More than 35 businesses will be hiring for over 1200 open jobs. We hope to see you there! https://nysdolvirtual6.easyvirtualfair.com/index.html 
  • 1/8/24-Carpenter’s Local #277 is hiring both apprentice and journeyman carpenters. With lots of big construction projects coming up in the local area, this is a great opportunity to earn good money while you learn skills that will last a lifetime. Don’t miss the Apprenticeship Information Session Monday, January 8,2024 at 6 pm in the first- floor conference room at the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street. Please be on time and use the Genesee Street entrance. 
  • 1/17/24-Utica Working Solutions is hosting a Mini Job Fair. From 11 am to 1 pm, you can meet with representatives from Casa Imports, Wilcor, Wolfspeed, Kelberman Center, Carpenters’ Local 277 and more. There will be opportunities for warehouse workers, office staff, direct care providers, construction, and production workers just to name a few. We hope to see you then!
  • 1/19/24-Herkimer Working Solutions Mini Job Fair. From 1-3 pm at Herkimer Working Solutions, 320 North Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY 13350 Stay tuned for more information.
  • 1/25/24-Madison County Working Solutions Career Center will be holding a Job Fair from 10 am to 12 pm at 133 N. Court Street, Wampsville, NY 13163. Meet with representatives from Madison County businesses to find your next job or career role.  Representatives from Community Memorial Hospital, CCI Companies, Carpenter’s Local 277, Colgate University, Oneida Nation Enterprises, HP Hood, The Arc of Madison/ Cortland Counties, Oneida Health, Madison County Personnel, YMCA Tri-Valley and Morrisville State College will be there. We hope you will too!

 

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Tidal Basin Group is Recruiting for a Senior Systems Administrator in Utica

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Salary Range $70-$90,000

 
Job Description Position Summary: Senior Systems Administrator includes responsibility for specification, selection, installation, configuration, system management, and operation, including administration and maintenance of systems support for all client software and hardware. This responsibility includes testing, troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving problems related to the same. Provide timely technical support for users and work with them to solve existing problems. This position will also include providing tier 2/3 help desk support to existing help desk staff utilizing the company’s ticket system and additional requests determined by management and organizational project needs.

Job Duties and Responsibilities include:

Responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems, network servers, and virtualization technologies, including VMware and Microsoft Hyper-V.
Install and upgrade computer components and software, manage virtual servers, and integrate automation processes.
Troubleshoot hardware and software errors by running diagnostics, documenting problems and resolutions, prioritizing problems, and assessing the impact of issues.
Provide documentation and technical specifications to IT staff for planning and implementing new or upgrades of IT infrastructure.


Perform or delegate regular backup operations and implement appropriate processes for data protection, disaster recovery, and failover procedures.
Lead desktop and helpdesk support efforts, ensuring all desktop applications, workstations, and related equipment problems are resolved promptly with limited disruptions.
Responsible for capacity, storage planning, and database performance
Responsible for the administration of Microsoft O365, including Azure, Exchange, Endpoint Manager, and other related items.

Skills and Competencies:

Strong problem-solving skills
Must be willing to travel
Interpersonal and customer service skills
Certifications such as MCSE, VCP, Comp TIA A+ is preferred

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, System Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.
7-10 years of network administration or system administration experience, both with on-premises and cloud
System administration and IT certifications in VMware, Microsoft, or other network-related fields are a plus.
Working knowledge of virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V) and iSCSI storage concepts.
Strong knowledge of systems and networking software, hardware, and networking protocols.
Experience with scripting and automation tools.
Strong knowledge of implementing and effectively developing helpdesk and IT operations best practices, including expert knowledge of security, storage, data protection, and disaster recovery protocols.
Experience with Cloud hosting concepts and implementations (AWS, Azure) is required.
Experience with cloud computing technologies such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Knowledge of cloud security best practices, including encryption, access control, and network security.
Experience with cloud disaster recovery planning and implementation.
Familiarity with cloud automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and Puppet.
Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes is a plus.

The salary range for this position is US $70,000 to $90,000.

Upon hire, secondary employment must be disclosed and approved.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Anticipated Start Date 01/08/2024
Reference/Security Check? Yes
Requires a Physical? No
Requires a Drug Test? Yes
Bondable? Yes
Job is: Full Time
Work Hours 08:00AM-05:00PM
Overtime? No
Number of Years of Education Needed? Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, System Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.
Specialized education required? Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, System Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.
Years of Experience Required 7-10
Will you accept related experience? Yes
Is salary negotiable? Yes
Health Insurance? Yes
Dental Insurance? Yes
Paid Vacation? Yes
Sick Leave? Yes
Paid Holidays? Yes
Retirement Plan? Yes

Address: 126 Business Park Drive, Utica NY 13502

To Apply Contact Sandra Mullen
Email

Website Address tidalbasingroup.com
Rising Phoenix Holdings Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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New Oneida County Civil Service Examinations: Social Work Services series

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View details at links:

 

Adult SPOA-A Coordinator #86-650 (OC)
Case Manager #60-604 (OC)
Pre-K Special Education Specialist #85-982 (OC)

Application Deadline: January 12, 2024

Examination Date: March 2, 2024

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

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Tidal Basin Group is recruiting for a Systems Administrator in Utica

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The salary range for this position is US $55,000 to $65,000.

Job Description Position Summary: Systems Administrator includes responsibility for specification, selection, installation, configuration, system management, and operation, including administration and maintenance of systems support for all company software and hardware. This responsibility includes testing, troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving problems related to the same. Provide timely technical support for users and works with them to solve existing problems. This position will also include providing help desk support needs with the use of the company’s ticket system as well as additional requests determined by management and organizational project needs. This position would ideally be in Utica, NY.

Job Duties and Responsibilities include:

Responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems, network servers, and virtualization technologies, including VMware and Microsoft Hyper-V.

Install and upgrade computer components and software, manage virtual servers, and integrate automation processes.

Troubleshoot hardware and software errors by running diagnostics, documenting problems and resolutions, prioritizing problems, and assessing the impact of issues.

Provide documentation and technical specifications to IT staff for planning and implementing new or upgrades of IT infrastructure.

Perform or delegate regular backup operations and implement appropriate processes for data protection, disaster recovery, and failover procedures.

Lead desktop and helpdesk support efforts, ensuring all desktop applications, workstations, and related equipment problems are resolved promptly with limited disruptions.

Responsible for capacity, storage planning, and database performance

Responsible for Admin of Microsoft O365, including Azure, Exchange, Endpoint Manager, and other related items.

Skills and Competencies:

Strong problem-solving skills

Understanding of system software including Windows, Linux, and SQL

Interpersonal and customer service skills

Required Education and Experience:

Associate or bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, System Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.

3 years of network administration or system administration experience.

System administration and IT certifications in Linux, Microsoft, or other network-related fields are a plus.

Working knowledge of virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V) and iSCSI storage concepts.

Strong knowledge of systems and networking software, hardware, and networking protocols.

Experience with scripting and automation tools.

Strong knowledge of implementing and effectively developing helpdesk and IT operations best practices, including expert knowledge of security, storage, data protection, and disaster recovery protocols.

Anticipated Start Date    01/08/2024

Reference/Security Check?          Yes

Requires a Physical?        No

Requires a Drug Test?    Yes

Job is:    Full Time

Work Hours        08:00AM-05:00PM

Specialized education required? Computer Science , Information Technology, System Administration or related field

Years of Experience Required     3

Will you accept related experience?        Yes

Health Insurance?           Yes

Dental Insurance?           Yes

Paid Vacation?  Yes

Sick Leave?         Yes

Paid Holidays?   Yes

Retirement Plan?             Yes

 

Address:              126 Business Park Drive, Utica, NY  13502        

To Appy: Contact: Sandra Mullen

Email    

Website Address              tidalbasingroup.com

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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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