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The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) wants your help to figure out how to better align worker skills to business needs, and to better meet the needs of today's job seekers. 

Every year, the Business Workforce Survey gathers insight from thousands of businesses and job seekers from all regions and industries. This feedback helps NYSDOL understand current workforce needs and guides the programs, services, and policies that support New York's economy. NYSDOL will ask employers about what they are experiencing in the economy and their use of emerging technology, including artificial intelligence, to gain greater insight into their needs.

The Department will share the survey results with leaders in education, workforce development, business associations, training providers and much more.

You can support this effort by sharing the survey link with your employees, customers, and community partners. The more voices we hear, the better we can serve New York's workforce and employers.

Link to survey: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8388032/NYS-Business-Survey-2025

Thank you for your partnership and continued commitment to New York's economy.

Valuable FREE opportunities and hiring events for you!

In January we're sharing:

>Success Stories

>New learning opportunities

>Virtual and In-Person job fairs and recruitment events

>Online resources for job seekers

>And lots more!

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Explore the list below to find great events and training opportunities to advance your career:

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 12-29-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 12-30-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 12-31-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 01-02-2026

JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

• 1/6/26 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 12:00PM and is located at the Utica Career Center, 207 Genesee Street, Utica, NY.
• 1/8/26 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 12:30PM and is located at the Herkimer Working Solutions Career Center, 320 North Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY. 
• 1/14/26 – Upstate Caring Partners Recruitment from 10:00AM – 12:00PM at the Herkimer Working Solutions Career Center, 320 North Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY. Save the date!
• 1/15/26 – In-person Mini Job Fair from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Herkimer Working Solutions, 320 N. Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY 13350. 
• 1/21/26 – Central NY/Mohawk Valley Regional Virtual Career Fair 11:00AM – 2:00PM.
• 1/22/26 – In-person Mini Job Fair from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Utica Career Center in the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd floor, Utica, NY 13501. Save the date!

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

• Herkimer Working Solutions is hosting free computer training classes! Learn basic computer skills, internet basics, career search skills, Microsoft Word and Excel and more. They have sessions every 1st and 3rd Wednesday and Thursday of the month starting at 2:00PM. Space is limited – call (315) 867-1400 to register.

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 January 5, 2026 

Job Title: Sports Flooring Installation Technician                               City: Utica, NY

Full time for a flooring contractor. Duties: Accurately measure out and install large sports floors such as basketball, tennis, volleyball and inline hockey, including game line painting and custom logos. Travel may be extensive during peak seasons, but most projects are complete within a normal work week with weekends off. Requirements: Driver’s license required.

Pay: $41,600/year.                                                                               Job Order # NY1554075

Monday January 5, 2026 

Job Title: Tow Truck Operator                                                             City: New Hartford, NY

Full time for a towing service. Duties: Safely perform emergency road service for AAA Auto Club, NYS Thruway, law enforcement agencies, private citizens, and many other customers. Requirements: Clean driver’s license needed. Experience not necessary, will train the right candidate. Wrecker or flatbed experience and mechanical knowledge is a plus.

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1553581     

Tuesday January 6, 2026 

Job Title: Cashier                                                                               City: New Hartford, NY

Full time for a home improvement store. Duties: Play a critical customer service role by providing customers with fast, friendly, accurate and safe service. Process checkout and/or return transactions, as well as monitor and maintain the self-checkout area. Provide first level escalation for customer issues. Requirements: Must be at least 16 years of age.

Pay: $16.00 - $17.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # DG1037141

Tuesday January 6, 2026

Job Title: Food Service Worker                                                          City: Utica, NY

Full time for a nonprofit health system. Duties: Prepares, serves, and delivers food to any area of the facility as directed, following all guidelines of the quality assurance and quality control programs. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred. 3 years’ experience in food service is preferred.

Pay: $16.15 - $21.75/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG1028752

Wednesday January 7, 2026

Job Title: Housekeeper                                                                        City: Herkimer, NY

Full time for a medical clinic. Duties: Patient ambassador for the hospital, interacting with patients while cleaning, using appropriate chemicals to clean and/or sanitize the areas assigned, following infection control procedures, and utilizing the duty list checklist. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred.

Pay: $16.12 - $24.12/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG1028367

Wednesday January 7, 2026

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic                                                        City: Chittenango, NY      

Full time for an aerospace manufacturer. Duties: Responsible for basic maintenance support for startup operations such as, lights, dust collectors, air filtration systems, etc. Requirements: Associate degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG1024713

Thursday January 8, 2026

Job Title: Custodian                                                                            City: Utica, NY

Full time for a property management company. Duties: Responsible for the overall upkeep of the property’s public areas, common areas, exteriors, vacant units, model units, floor care, and trash removal. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. One year of experience working in maintenance, custodial, or groundskeeping role in any industry preferred.

Pay: $16.00 - $19.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # DG1032328

Thursday January 8, 2026

Job Title: Surveillance Investigator                                                     City: Rome, NY

Full time for a company that provides security services. Duties: Conduct independent investigations of insurance claims across a range of coverage types, including workers’ compensation, general liability, property and casualty, and disability. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Prior experience in insurance investigations.

Pay: $21.00 - $24.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG1024288

Friday January 9, 2026

Job Title: CNC Lathe Programmer                                                      City: Herkimer, NY

Full time for a manufacturing company. Duties: Programming and setting up CNC Lathes. Responsible for inspection of parts. Requirements: Must be familiar with inserts, speeds and feeds, utilizing proper tooling for setups and job planning. Must have at least 3 years of programming experience. Must have a valid NYS driver's license. 

Pay: $60,320 - $66,560/year. Benefits.                                                 Job Order # NY1552362

Friday January 9, 2026

Job Title: Warehouse                                                                          City: Oneida, NY

Part time for a retail company. Duties: Ensure products are accurately received, stocked, and replenished. Engage customers, vendors, and associates with a positive attitude. Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Experience in a warehouse environment performing inventory handling and stocking preferred.

Pay: $16.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # DG1031115