Our July/August 2023 Apprenticeship newsletter is here.

We've got valuable new learning/training opportunities, informative articles, job opportunities, new events, and incentives for businesses to tell you about. Plus we're welcoming a new staff member this month!

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The Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce is actively recruiting for a full-time Executive Assistant and a Part-time Marketing Coordinator. 

Executive Assistant, Full-time position: M-F 8:30-5, $40-45k/year depending on experience.

Marketing Coordinator (PT) $21 hour- 25 hours a week. Flexible during above hours (some evenings required).

VIEW/DOWNLOAD THE EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION

VIEW/DOWNLOAD THE MARKETING COORDINATOR/ASSOCIATE JOB DESCRIPTION

TO APPLY, CONTACT: 

Kari Puleo, Executive Director

Email: 

www.greateruticachamber.org

From the NYS Department of Labor (DOL):

"Each month, we offer dozens of virtual workshops for job seekers on everything from resume writing and networking to salary negotiation and the Civil Service system. These free courses provide valuable job search information and satisfy work search requirements."

You can also see/register for your local career fairs too!

Visit the Career Center Event Calendar page to see what's happening in July and to register. 

If you are interested in registering for a workshop or career fair but you're not sure how, you can now find step-by-step instructions on our Career Center Event Calendar main page.

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 July 3, 2023

Job Title: Junior Engineer                                                                    City: Utica, NY

Full time for a local water authority. Duties: Supervises construction work. Draft and design plans and profiles for the construction of pavements, curbs, sidewalks, sewers, and drains. Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in civil, environmental, or sanitary engineering, or a closely related field, AND one (1) year of engineering experience.

Pay: $41.50/hour. Benefits.                                                                   Job Order # NY1471154

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Monday July 3, 2023

Job Title: Non CDL Delivery Driver                                                       City: Utica, NY

Full time for a local food distributor. Duties: Drive truck 4 days per week for local deliveries to restaurants, pizzerias, and grocery stores. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred, but not required. Must have a valid regular NY State driver’s license--Non CDL and a clean driving record. Experience would be helpful.

Pay: Starts at $20.00/hour.                                                                    Job Order # NY1471200

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Tuesday July 4, 2023

Job Title: Cost Accounting Analyst                                                      City: New Hartford, NY

Full time for a local business. Duties: Responsible for day-to-day cost accounting activities, month end journal entries, cost variance analysis, and special project work. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of accounting experience required.

Pay: $85,000-$95,000/year. Benefits.                                                     Job Order # NY1471053

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Tuesday July 4, 2023

Job Title: School Bus Assistant                                                           City: Utica, NY

Part time for a transportation company serving a local school district. Duties: Help students get on and off the bus. Seat students safely using needed seat belts, car seats or wheelchair restraints. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age and meet the job’s physical and medical requirements. Must relate to and work well with children.

Pay: $14.65-$14.95/hour.                                                                       Job Order # NY1471205

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Wednesday July 5, 2023

Job Title: Industrial Painter                                                                 City: Oneida, NY

Full time, first shift, for a molded plastics manufacturer. Duties: Use paint application techniques and equipment to professionally finish part surfaces. Requirements: High School Diploma or the equivalent is required. Two to five years of painting experience preferred. Equivalent education and/or experience will be considered.

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits.                                                            Job Order # DF6441116

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Wednesday July 5, 2023

Job Title: Auto Technician                                                                   City: Frankfort, NY

Full time for a local car dealership. Duties: Perform brake repair, oil changes, exhaust work and tire changes Requirements: One year of experience doing auto repairs. Must have a valid New York State driver's license.

Pay: $18.00-$25.00/hour based on experience.                            Job Order # NY1471108                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

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Thursday July 6, 2023

Job Title: Flooring Installer                                                                  City: Taberg, NY

Full time for a specialty flooring company. Duties: Install quality rubber flooring in gyms throughout the US. Requirements: High school diploma preferred. Experience installing flooring a plus. Basic construction knowledge, a willingness to learn and a willingness to travel weekly required.

Pay: $18.00-$25.00/hour based on experience.                             Job Order # NY1471350                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

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Thursday July 6, 2023

Job Title: Baker                                                                                              City: New Hartford, NY

Part time, for a bakery specializing in cakes. Hours are before the store opens from 7 am to 1 pm or 8 am to 2 pm. Job Duties: Follow company standards in preparing and baking cakes in 10 different flavors in 4 different sizes. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred, but not required. No experience needed. Training will be provided. Must have a valid NY State driver's license.

Pay: $14.20-$18.00/hour based on experience.                          Job Order # NY1471511

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Friday July 7, 2023

Job Title: Receptionist                                                                         City: Herkimer, NY

Part time, year-round position for an agency that provides work opportunities for seniors. Duties: Work as a receptionist in a college housing office. Answer phones, deliver mail, interact with the students, and do light computer work. Requirements: Must be at least 55 years of age and meet income eligibility requirements.

Pay: $14.20/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1471371

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Friday July 7, 2023

Job Title: Apprentice Carpenter                                                            City: Utica, NY

Full time apprenticeship positions are available with the local Carpenters’ Union. An information session will be held at the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, Utica at 6 pm on Monday July 10^th.This is the first step to a tuition-free education and good paying career. Requirements: Must be 18 years old with a high school diploma or the equivalent and be physically able to do the job.  

Pay: Competitive pay.  Benefits                                                            Job Order # NY1470972

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Featured Hiring Events

• 7/10/23-Carpenters’ Local #277 will hold an information session at the Utica State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, first floor,  at 6 pm. Candidates should use the Genesee Street entrance. This is the first step in becoming a Union Carpenter and earning while you learn in their Apprenticeship Program. 
• 7/11/23-Durham School Services will be recruiting Drivers, Driver Trainees and Bus Assistants at Utica Working Solutions from 10 am to 12 pm. They are offering a 6 week free paid training for people who would like to get their CDL B Driver’s license and drive bus this next school year.  Call 315-275-8329 – Monday through Friday – 8 AM - 4 PM for more information.
• 7/12/23-Seven County Virtual Job Fair  sponsored by the Workforce Development Board’s Regional Apprenticeship Development And Readiness grant Wed., July 12th, from 11am to 1pm. All job seekers and businesses in these counties are welcome: Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida and Onondaga. 
• 7/10-7/15/23-First Student’s National Hiring Week. They are looking for Van Drivers, School Bus Drivers, and more. They will hold an Open House/Job Fair on 7/11/23 from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM at 6700 Martin Street, Rome, New York 13440. 
• Save the Date-Central/ Mohawk Valley Virtual Career Fair 7/25/23.
• Pratt & Whitney HMI Interview Day in Clayville, NY is each Wednesday; Must apply online at https://www.Careers.RTX.com and receive invite from business.
• 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.