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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.

Residential and Commercial Carpenters wanted! Information Session June 5, 2023

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Do you want to be paid to attend school for a Career that provides continuing education and a college degree for free, that provides a salary over $100,000.00, that includes health care, pensions and annuity?

The North Atlantic States Carpenters will be holding in-person information sessions for those interested in both Apprenticeship and Journey-level work in Utica on the 1st Monday of each Month at 6:00pm. If that Monday falls on a holiday, it will be held on the 2nd Monday of that month.

Join us for an information session on:

Monday, June 5, 2023 at 6 pm.

The information sessions will be held in the State Office Building at 207 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13501 in the first floor Conference Room. Please use the Genesee Street entrance.

You do not need to pre-register for the information session or bring anything with you. SESSIONS BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 6 PM.

If you are interested in learning more about our APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM: Please go to https://www.nasctf.org/become-an-apprentice/

Informational sessions are also provided online. You must email to register.

"Ready for a career change? Gender does not matter. The North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters is hiring apprentices, mid and journey level carpenters. Become a professional carpenter. The North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, locally know as Local #277 is now hiring workers in the following areas for upcoming projects: 

* Form and Elevated Concrete

* Interior Systems Carpenters

* Floor Layers

* Cabinet and Millworkers

* Exterior Facade Carpenters

* Door and Hardware Carpenters

* Millwrights

* Pile drivers

* Sheeting Carpenters

* Underwater Divers

* Certified Welders

* Solar Installers

* Windmill Installers

* Clean Room Installers

* Foremen

* Superintendents

** Are you a Problem solver? Disciplined? Thrive on challenges? Have a drive to do your best? Are you physically able to perform the work of the trade? Work is available both in the field and in fabrication shops.

If you are an experienced carpenter and are interested in more information to become a JOURNEYMAN CARPENTER: Please text "work" to 315-277-6580.

This is your first step for a great opportunity to join the Carpenters Union. We recruit, train, and employ the next generation of skilled carpenters.

Apprenticeship Requirements: Be 18 years or older. Have a H.S. Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

Be physically able to work as a carpenter. Have a valid driver's license and/or reliable means of transportation to report for work and school. Reside within the jurisdiction. Must pass a drug test. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. To find out more about the benefits of being a Union Carpenter, contact Bill Maxim at 315-313-2549.

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WKTV - 2 “Back to Work” Job Orders for May 29 – June 2, 2023

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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

 

Monday May 29, 2023

 

Job Title: Production Operator                                                             City: Utica, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time, day and night shift openings for a company that manufactures custom-engineered webbing solutions. Duties: Operate machinery and equipment, inspect finished parts. Requirements: High School diploma or the equivalent preferred. Sewing experience and/or production assembly experience in a manufacturing environment preferred. Training will be provided.

 

Pay: $16.50-$18.50. Benefits.                                                                Job Order # DF6214059

 

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Monday May 29, 2023

 

Job Title: Campus Safety Officer                                                          City: Herkimer, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a local college. Duties: Patrol buildings, grounds, and parking areas. Perform security work, fire prevention and safety enforcement. Requirements: High School diploma or the equivalent. must successfully complete the approved Campus Safety Peace Officer Academy or its equivalent within one year of appointment. A valid New York State driver’s license is required

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Pay: $42,514/year. Benefits.                                                                  Job Order # NY1467629

           

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Tuesday May 30, 2023

 

Job Title: Sales Representative                                                            City: Utica, NY

 

Full time for a wholesaler of Italian food products. Duties: Present and sell company services and products to current and prospective clients. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in marketing or a related discipline and/or five years of job-related experience. Must have computer experience, ability to lift up to 50 lbs., and a valid driver’s license.

 

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits.                                                            Job Order # NY1467673

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Tuesday May 30, 2023

 

Job Title: HVAC Technician Trainee                                                     City: Rome, NY

Full time for a company that installs heating and air conditioning. Duties: Under supervision, the trainee will be installing, maintaining, and repairing ventilation and air conditioning systems. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent and a valid NY State driver’s license. A strong desire to learn the industry is preferred. Training will be provided.

 

Pay: $15.00/hour. Benefits                                                                    Job Order # NY1467456

 

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Wednesday May 31, 2023

 

Job Title: Child Care Teacher Assistant                                               City: Utica, NY

 

Full time for a local community agency’s childcare center. Duties: Assist the Child Care Teacher with preparation, implementation and evaluation of classroom activities and curriculum. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent and one year of experience working with children less than 13 years of age.

Pay: $15.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                   Job Order # NY1467744

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Wednesday May 31, 2023

 

Job Title: Dairy Employee                                                                    City: Cazenovia, NY

 

Full time or part time for a local dairy farm. Duties: Milk dairy cows, do calf chores, feed cows, and do general barn cleaning. Operate bobcat and tractor. Milking facilities are modern. Requirements: Must have a clean New York State driver’s license. Experience preferred.

Pay: Negotiable based on experience.                                                  Job Order # NY1467801                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

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Thursday June 1, 2023

 

Job Title: Superintendent of Public Works                                           City: Herkimer, NY

 

Full time for the village public works department. Duties: Responsible for municipal services including maintenance of streets and road, garbage collection and disposal, and parks maintenance. Requirements: High school diploma required. Associates degree preferred. Must have a valid New York State Class C driver’s license.

 

Pay: $50,000-$60,000/year. Benefits.                                                     Job Order # NY1467769                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

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Thursday June 1, 2023

Job Title: Finance Liaison                                                                              City: Utica, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for an independent living and advocacy agency. Duties: Maintain files and documents related to contracts and grants. Manage related databases. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent required. College degree preferred. Must have experience completing administrative tasks in an office setting.

 

Pay: $17.95/hour. Benefits                                                                    Job Order # DF6258626

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Friday June 2, 2023

 

Job Title: Shipping and Receiving Clerk                                              City: Chittenango, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a company that manufactures sub-assemblies for the aerospace industry. Duties: Manage supply crib and receiving dock transactions. Complete data entry and assist with inventory control. Requirements: Must have previous experience using forklifts and powered pallet jacks. Previous experience in a warehouse environment is preferred.

Pay: Starts at $22.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DF6265062

                                                                       

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Friday June 2, 2023

Job Title: Equipment Technician                                                          City: Marcy, NY          

 

Full time for a semi-conductor manufacturer. Duties: Disassemble, repair, and reassemble equipment according to operating manuals, schematics, and blueprints. Requirements: Associate’s Degree in Electronics Technology or the military electronics equivalent and at least 3 years of equipment maintenance experience.

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits.                                                            Job Order # DF6249554

 

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Just In: Featured Hiring Events and Upcoming Hiring Events - May 26, 2023

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Find your perfect career:

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Here are some events you can look forward to in June:

  • 6/6/23—Student and Community Job Fair at Central Valley Academy in Ilion from 1 pm to 4 pm.
  • 6/7/23—Free Six County Virtual Job Fair from 11 am to 1 pm featuring businesses from Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Chenango, Delaware, and Otsego counties. Register Now.
  • 6/7/23—NY State Office of Mental Health is having a Career Fair from 11 am to 6 pm at 9005 Old River Road in Marcy. Now hiring food service workers, social workers, recreation therapists, secure care treatment aides, environmental services workers, nurses and many other job titles. For more information, email
  • 6/21/23—In Person Mini Job Fair from 11 am to 1 pm at Utica Working Solutions. Businesses attending include Department of Transportation, Walmart, DOCCS, BOCES OHM, McCraith Beverages, The Neighborhood Center, The Nurse Connection Staffing, Standard Heating/ Cooling, Central New York Psychiatric Center, International Paper, Remet Corp, Visions Hotels, HTC, OPWDD, Sturges, and Walgreens.
  • 6/22/23—Central/Mohawk Valley Virtual Career Fair 11 am to 2 pm
  • Walmart in Utica and New Hartford is holding open interviews on Tuesdays at 5 pm at the Utica Walmart and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 am at the New Hartford Walmart. 
  • Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center is hiring Food Service and Environmental Services workers. No experience needed. To find out more call 315-738-4425.
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Free Online Workshops you can take this month from the NYS Department of Labor

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Plus you can chat with an Employment Counselor too!

>Communication Skills
>Resumes
>Interviewing
>Job Search Strategies
>Self-Motivation
>Transferable Skills
And much, much more!

Go here to learn more and sign up

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WKTV - 2 “Back to Work” Job Orders  - May 25, 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: Construction Laborer                                                            City: Poland, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a fence company with projects throughout the state. Duties: Install all types of commercial fencing. Requirements: High School diploma or the equivalent and one year of work experience, preferably in construction. Must have a clean NY State driver’s license. OSHA 10 Card required.

 

Pay: Prevailing Wage. Benefits.                                                            Job Order # NY1465905

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Job Title: Certified Nurse Aide                                                              City: Utica, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time and part time positions with a healthcare staffing agency. Duties: Assist nursing staff with providing basic care for residents. Requirements: Must have a current, valid New York State Certification for Nursing Assistants and 6 consecutive months of full time CNA experience in long term care.

Pay: $20.50-$22.50/hour. Benefits.                                                        Job Order # NY1465808

           

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Job Title: Driving Instructor                                                                 City: Wampsville, NY

 

Full time or part time for a local driving school. Duties: Conduct driving lessons in a company car. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must be at least 21 years of age and have a clean New York State driver’s license and 2 years of driving experience. Must pass the required driving instructor tests. Paid training and study time provided.

 

Pay: $18.00-$22.00/hour.                                                                       Job Order # NY1465897

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Job Title: Equipment Technician                                                          City: Marcy, NY

Full time for a manufacturer of semiconductor chips. Duties: Perform corrective, preventative, and predictive maintenance tasks on semiconductor tools. Requirements: An Associate’s degree in Electronics Technology or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 3 years of equipment maintenance experience required.

 

Pay: Competitive Pay. Benefits                                                             Job Order # DF6165328

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Job Title: Human Resources Manager                                                 City: Vernon, NY

 

Full time for a food processing manufacturer. Duties: Recruit employees to fill vacant positions, conduct new employee orientation, manage performance programs. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree and/or 5 years of experience in training and human resources. Computer knowledge and public speaking skills are a must.

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits.                                                            Job Order # DF6149286

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Job Title: Auto Parts Driver                                                                  City: Oneida, NY

 

Full time for an auto body finishing supply distributor. Duties: Deliver goods to area body shops. Maintain a clean company vehicle and communicate any mechanical issues that may arise. Requirements: Must have a clean New York State driver’s license. Must be able to read English and verify the accuracy of invoices. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. required.

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits.                                                            Job Order # NY1465883                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

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Job Title: Property Manager                                                                 City: Whitesboro, NY

 

Full time for a local apartment community. Duties: Oversee the leasing and service departments' daily operations. Requirements: High school diploma and at least three years of property management experience including one year of supervisory experience at a large-scale, residential apartment community.

 

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits.                                                            Job Order # DF6166312                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

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Job Title: Quality Manager                                                                             City: Utica, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a company that manufactures high-quality webbing assemblies. Duties: Perform inspection and quality control activities, including in-process inspection, sampling, and inspection of finished products. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a technical field preferred. Strong working knowledge of Quality Management Systems and managerial experience required.

 

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits                                                 Job Order # DF6161800

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Job Title: Executive Services Manager                                                 City: Mohawk, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for an office supply distributor. Duties: Provide administrative and clerical support to the executive and management team including drafting memos, correspondence, reports, spreadsheets, flyers, and contracts, Requirements: Associates degree and one year of experience. Must have excellent creative, business writing and proofreading skills.

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits.                                                           Job Order # NY1466013

                                                                       

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Job Title: Youth Specialist                                                                   City: Utica, NY

 

Full time for a community organization serving at-risk youth and their families. Duties: Supervise staff and youth during program hours. Provide services needed for youth to maintain self-sufficiency. Create new partnerships in the community to provide a network of support. Requirements: Associates degree in a Human Services related field or equivalent experience.

Pay: $17.22-$22.96/hour. Benefits.                                                        Job Order # NY1466053

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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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