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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.

Featured Job Opportunities and Hiring Events - October 20, 2023

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We've got some great new events to tell you about!

Job Opportunities

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 10/16/2023

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 10/20/2023

Hiring Events

  • 10/24/23-Seven County Virtual Job Fair covering Central New York, the Mohawk Valley, and the Southern Tier. Businesses from Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Chenango, Delaware, and Otsego counties will be interviewing and hiring. Register at https://www.working-solutions.org/news/free-virtual-job-fair-october-24-2023
  • FREE Webinar: Strategies on how to Successfully apply for Positions at DFAS: October 25, 2023 at 5pm. DFAS staff will provide information to assist applicants in understanding how to effectively navigate the online application process. Learn how to make sure your skills stand out in the online application process so you can advance to the interview stage for DFAS hiring.
  • 10/26/23-Find out about the great opportunities currently available with the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) in Rome. They will hold an open house on Thursday October 26th from 5 pm to 6:30 pm at the Oneida Rec Center, 217 Cedar Street, Oneida New York. Now hiring Accounting Technicians, Contact Representatives, Accountants and Financial Analysts. DFAS representatives will be on hand to explain the application process to give you your best chance for success.  

Coming Up in November:

  • 11/14/23-Department of Labor’s Central /Mohawk Valley Regional Virtual Career Fair from 11 am to 2 pm. Save the date!
  • 11/15/23-Utica Mini Job Fair from 11 am to 1 pm at Utica Working Solutions, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd Floor, Utica. Featured businesses TBA.
  • 11/16/23-Optum in support of Bassett Healthcare will hold a hiring event for Customer Service, Hospital Billing and Patient Access/Patient Care Representatives. 

 

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WKTV 2 “Back to Work” Job Orders for Oct. 23 – Oct. 27, 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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Monday October 23, 2023

Job Title: Kennel Manager                                                                  City: Waterville, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a pet boarding facility. Duties: Ensure pets receive necessary care. Duties include feeding, medication administration, bathing, cleaning, laundry, and scheduling appointments. Requirements: Minimum 3 years' experience working in animal health and supervisory experience preferred.

 

Pay: $17.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1479193

 

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Monday October 23, 2023  

Job Title: Laborer                                                                                City: Remsen, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time or part time positions available with a local manufacturing business. Duties: Assist with the manufacturing and delivery of company products. Training will be provided. Requirements: Must have the physical ability to complete all aspects of the job which includes some lifting. Clean valid, New York State driver's license required. Must be reliable and able to work independently.

Pay: $15.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1478951

 

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Tuesday October 24, 2023

Job Title: Medical Office Staff                                                             City: Rome, NY

 

Full time for a private medical practice. Duties: Answer phones and greet patients. Perform data entry. Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent and 1 year or more of office experience. Familiarity with Medent software and medical terminology a plus.

 

Pay: $16.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                  Job Order # NY1479003

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Tuesday October 24, 2023

Job Title: Head Toddler Teacher                                                         City: Utica, NY

 

Full time, for a licensed daycare facility. Duties: Create a safe and appropriate learning environment, complete daily lesson planning, and oversee day to day operations of the classroom. Requirements: Associates Degree in Child Development and a Child Development Associate credential. Bachelor's Degree preferred. Must have one year of experience with children 18 months to 2 1/2 years old.

Pay: $15.50-$16.50/hour.                                                                      Job Order # NY1478936

 

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Wednesday October 25, 2023

Job Title: HVAC Worker                                                                     City: Richfield Springs, NY

 

Full time for well-established heating and electrical contractor. Duties: Install, maintain and repair residential and light commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. Requirements: Experience preferred but will train a suitable candidate with the right background. Must be able to follow directions and be willing to learn. Valid driver's license required.

 

Pay: $18.00-$25.00/hour. Benefits.                                                        Job Order # NY1478888

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Wednesday October 25, 2023

Job Title: Staff Social Worker                                                              City: Wampsville, NY

 

Full time for a county agency. Duties: Provide individual, group and family counseling to clients with a wide range of behavioral and emotional difficulties. There is an opportunity for remote work. Requirements: New York State license to practice as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC).

 

Pay: $65,969/year. Benefits                                                                  Job Order # NY1479204

 

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Thursday October 26, 2023

Job Title: IT Help Desk Technician                                                      City: Utica, NY

 

Full time, for an agency serving the blind and visually impaired. Duties: Support and trouble shoot networks, workstations, and other systems in use by the agency while maintaining the best possible security, and protection of agency data Requirements: Associates degree or equivalent certification in the computer networking field.

Pay: $18.00-$21.00/hour. Benefits.                                                        Job Order # NY1478985

 

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Thursday October 26, 2023

Job Title: Automotive Technician                                                                  City: Mohawk, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a local auto repair shop. Job Duties: Perform NY State inspections, oil changes, brake repairs, alignments, suspension, exhaust, engine, and transmission changes. Requirements: Must have experience. New York State driver's license and own tools required.

 

Pay: $20.00-$25.00/hour. Benefits.                                                        Job Order # NY1479013

 

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Friday October 27, 2023

Job Title: Inventory Associate                                                              City: New Hartford, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a company providing inventory services to retail, grocery, and specialty store customers. Duties: Become a pharmacy counter, store reset associate or work on other special projects. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age. Experience in retail, stock, or warehouse work would be a plus but is not required.

 

Pay: $16.00-$18.00/hour. Benefits.                                                        Job Order # DF7089327

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Friday October 27, 2023

Job Title: Software Engineering Intern                                                City: Rome, NY

 

Part time, 10-20 hours per week, with more hours available during school breaks. Duties: Work directly with a team of software engineers to support the company’s software development process. Requirements: Open to high school juniors and seniors or any college-level student with deep hands-on software engineering experience.

Pay: $18.00--$25.00/hour based on experience.                                  Job Order # NY1479396

 

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Retail Services WIS Corporation is looking for Part-Time Inventory Associates in New Hartford

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No previous inventory experience necessary.

Inventory Associates work in all types of retail store at various locations and will use a barcode scanning device to accurately count all merchandise in an efficient manner.

Physical requirments:
Standing for long periods of time
Frequent kneeling, bending, squatting
Frequent climbing on step stools and ladders
Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs

Requirements:
Must be at least 18 years of age
No previous inventory experience necessary, we are looking for awesome people like you to Come Count with Us!
We are always looking for associates with experience in Retail, Stock, Customer Service, Cashiers, Sales Representatives, Picker, Packer, Driver and/or Warehouse work. Make your experience count!
Access to reliable transportation
Ability to work varied, traditional and non-traditional hours, including flexible schedules. The more you are available, the more you can earn!

Work Hours: Varied
Normal work days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Will you accept related experience? Yes
Will you accept a trainee? Yes
Salary Range $16.00 per hour
Pay Frequency Hourly
Sick Leave? Yes
Retirement Plan? Yes

To Apply: Contact Andrew St. Laurent

wisintl.com/careers

 

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Oneida County Civil Service Examinations: Accounting and Auditing Series

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Application Deadline: November 17, 2023

Auditor II #86-267 (OC)

Auditor III #86-266 (OC)

Principal Accounting Supervisor #86-326 (OC)

Principal Accounting Supervisor #76-496 (PROM)

Examination Date: December 2, 2023

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

View More Upcoming Examinations Here

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New Herkimer County Job Opportunities: Probation Officer and Casework Aide

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Probation Officer
Permanent, Full Time
Salary: $48,210.00 (2023 base pay rate)

 

Casework Aide
Permanent, Full Time position
Salary: $32,353.00 (2023 base pay rate)

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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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