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NYS Department of Corrections and Community Services will be hosting 2 upcoming recruitments at the Herkimer Career Center, 320 N Prospect St., Herkimer on 3/24, and 4/15, events running from 10:00AM–12:00PM. Anyone interested about learning more about the Corrections positions are encouraged to attend one of the recruitment sessions.

JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

• 4/7/26 – Herkimer County Community College Career Fair from 12:00PM –2:00PM located at Herkimer County Community College in the RMCC Lobby, 100 Reservoir Road, Herkimer, NY, 13350. 
• 4/7/26 – Turning Stone Hiring Event from 12:00PM – 5:00PM at Exit 33, Turning Stone Resort Casino located at 5218 Patrick Road, Verona, NY 13478. For more information visit: https://www.turningstoneenterprises.com/careers/hiring-events!
• 4/8/26 – Turning Stone Hiring Event from 2:00PM – 7:00PM at Exit 33, Turning Stone Resort Casino located at 5218 Patrick Road, Verona, NY 13478. For more information visit: https://www.turningstoneenterprises.com/careers/hiring-events!
• 4/9/26 – Wilcor Hiring Event from 10:00AM – 1:00PM at the Herkimer Working Solutions located at 320 N. Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY 13350. 
• 4/9/26 – In-person Mini Job Fair from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Madison County Working Solutions located at 133 N Court Street, Wampsville, NY 13163. 
• 4/9/26 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 1:00PM and is located at the Herkimer Working Solutions, 320 N Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY. 
• 4/15/26 – Apprenticeship Expo from 1:00PM – 4:00PM at the Mohawk Valley Community College Rome Campus, 1101 Floyd Ave, Rome, NY 13440. 
• 4/16/26 – Turning Stone Recruitment from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the North Utica Community Center, 50 Riverside Drive, Utica, NY 13502. 
• 4/16/26 – Rome One Day Hiring Event from 11:00AM – 1:00PM at the Rome Alliance Church, 920 Turin Street, Rome, NY. 
• 4/16/26 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 1:00PM directly following the Rome Community Job Fair located at the Rome Alliance Church, 920 Turin Street, Rome, NY. . 
• 5/5/26 – The Lake House Summer Hiring Event from 2:00PM – 6:00PM at The Lake House at Sylvan Beach, 301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach, NY 13157. For more information visit: https://www.turningstoneenterprises.com/careers/hiring-events!
• 5/13/26 – Mohawk Valley Women in Trades Day from 9:00AM – 1:00PM located at Empowered Pathways, 502 Court Street, Suite 234 in Utica.
• 5/14/26 – Turning Stone Recruitment from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Madison County Working Solutions located at 133 N Court Street, Wampsville, NY 13163. Save the date!
• 5/21/26 – 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.
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• Spring WERCshop Series – The Women’s Employment and Resource Center at 502 Court Street, Suite 234, Utica is offering their Spring WERCshop Series. If you are unemployed, or under employed and actively seeking employment, this is a great opportunity to learn Computer Basics, Keyboarding, Resumes, & more! Limited Seats, Register Now! 
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• NYS DOCCS WERCshop – The Women’s Employment and Resource Center at 502 Court Street, Suite 234, Utica is offering a NYS DOCCS WERCshop with guest speaker Heather Wright! Registration required! Please email or call to register at or (315) 724-1718, Ext 104.
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• Herkimer Working Solutions Workforce Workshops – All Workshops will be held at 1:30PM on the dates listed in the attached flyer and will be held at the Herkimer Working Solutions, located at 320 N. Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY. Come learn valuable skills needed to make your job search a success! Walk-ins welcome, call 315-867-1400 to learn more!

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 April 6, 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 # NY1609560

Monday April 6, 2026 

Job Title: Medical Office Coordinator                                                 City: Utica, NY

Full time for a non-profit health system. Duties: Provides indirect patient care in the office/clinic setting. Coordinates phone calls, appointments, and prescription authorizations. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. 1-2 years of experience in a healthcare related setting. Experience with insurance company rules/regulations and medical terminology strongly recommended.

Pay: $19.06 - $25.69/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG1384581    

Tuesday April 7, 2026 

Job Title: Dishwasher                                                                        City: Sylvan Beach, NY

Part time for a seafood restaurant. Duties: Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of all kitchen equipment, dishes, and utensils. Assist with general kitchen cleaning duties and ensure compliance with health and safety standards in a fast-paced environment. Requirements: Must be at least 16 years of age. Must have the ability to stand/walk for long periods of time.

Pay: $16.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1613112

Tuesday April 7, 2026

Job Title: Machinist                                                                             City: Oriskany Falls, NY

Full time for a manufacturer. Duties: Responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Technical/trade school certification preferred. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Proven experience as a machinist (manual and CNC).

Pay: $20.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1613109

Wednesday April 8, 2026

Job Title: Order Picker/Packer                                                            City: Frankfort, NY

Full time for a wholesale distributor. Duties: Handles pick tickets/orders to pull items from warehouse inventory. Physically pulls warehouse items by the stated number, size, color, quantity, quality, etc. Compares and inspects physical items pulled to the requirements of the pick ticket/order. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Previous experience helpful but not required.

Pay: $16.50 - $17.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1608629

Wednesday April 8, 2026

Job Title: Experienced Painter                                                             City: Oneida, NY           

Full time for a painting contractor. Duties: Prepare surfaces for painting (scraping, sanding, priming, caulking). Apply paints, stains, and coatings using brushes, rollers, or sprayers. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred. Valid NYS driver’s license. Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in painting or construction.

Pay: $21.50 - $24.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1609509

Thursday April 9, 2026

Job Title: Custodian                                                                            City: Utica, NY

Full time for human services company. Duties: Perform custodial cleaning tasks to the satisfaction of the Project Supervisor and customer. Police the grounds and remove debris and snow as needed. Maintain all equipment and custodial storage areas. Requirements: Must be capable of physical demands of the job, such as constant standing, walking, stooping, and lifting. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Pay: $16.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # DG1379187

Thursday April 9, 2026

Job Title: Dispatcher                                                                           City: Rome, NY

Full time for a school bus service. Duties: Responsible for dispatching all buses, ensuring on-time performance of routes, and counseling drivers and monitors on front line. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. 3-5 years pf previous terminal operations, dispatch, or driver experience required.

Pay: $25.00 - $26.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG1383971

Friday April 10, 2026

Job Title: Sewing Machine Operator                                                   City: Ilion, NY

Full time for a social services organization. Duties: Change needle, thread, and replace bobbin on machines and perform general machine maintenance. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age. 2 experience operating manufacturing machines or 2 years' experience with machines such as single needle, double needle, overlock, bar tacker, lock stitch, hemmer and embroiderer. 

Pay: $16.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # DG1382919

Friday April 10, 2026

Job Title: Swim Lesson Instructor                                                      City: Rome, NY

Part time for a nonprofit, charitable organization. Duties: Instruct swimming lessons, have prepared lesson plans accordingly, and supports members and program participants in achieving their goals. Requirements: Swim Instructor certification, or equivalent. CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid and AED. Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with organization standards.

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1608144

Applications must be received or postmarked by: May 8, 2026

Examination Numbers

60062430 Probation Officer
60062460 Probation Officer Trainee

Date of Examination: June 27, 2026

Salary: $52,823 per year (Trainee) $54,448 per year (Officer) 2026 BASE RATE

LEARN MORE HERE

 The actual posting, informational page and application can be found here:    https://www.herkimercountyny.gov/

  Choose Employment (Personnel/Civil Service will drop down)

                    Select - Personnel/Civil Service

                    Scroll to the middle of the page

                    From the boxes you can select:

              "Current Examinations"  - click the “learn more” box to pull up the exam and its announcement.

             “Examination Information” – click the “learn more” box to access upcoming exams and the application for all exams.

Anticipated Permanent Opening, Full Time Position

Salary: $39,830.00 (2026 base pay rate – 40hrs/week)

Learn more HERE

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 March 30, 2026 

Job Title: Tow Truck Driver                                                                 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 # NY1605856

Monday March 30, 2026 

Job Title: Retail Sales Associate                                                         City: Utica, NY

Part time for an auto parts store. Duties: Maintain well-stocked inventory, assist customers with product selection, and provide expert advice to enhance the shopping experience. Requirements: Must be at least 16 years of age. Basic knowledge of automotive parts is preferred. Previous experience in automotive retail preferred.

Pay: $16.00 - $15.79/hour.                                                                   Job Order # DG1355336    

Tuesday March 31, 2026 

 Job Title: Machine Operator                                                               City: Whitesboro, NY

Full time for a global aerospace and defense company. Duties: Understand and operate CNC and/or EDM equipment. Understand and operate measuring equipment (Micrometer, Calipers, Height Stand and Indicator). Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Experience preferred but not required.

Pay: $23.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1605766

Tuesday March 31, 2026

Job Title: Valet Attendant                                                                    City: Verona, NY

Part time for a valet parking service. Duties: Assist with meal assembly and delivery of meals and food products for hospital patients and visitors. Prepare food trays for patient delivery. Ensure all food and or supplies are ready for service at established times. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must have valid driver’s license. Must have experience working in customer service.

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG1369646

Wednesday April 1, 2026

Job Title: Receptionist/Executive Assistant                                        City: Mohawk, NY

Full time for an office supply company. Duties: Provide administrative support, manage multiple priorities, and serve as the welcoming face of the company. Work closely with leadership and support departments. Requirements: Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Pay: $16.00 - $17.50/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1606981

Wednesday April 1, 2026

Job Title: Lifeguard                                                                             City: Oneida, NY           

Part time for a nonprofit organization. Duties: Maintain active surveillance of the pool area. Responds to challenges with possible solutions in a timely manner. Perform chemical testing when not guarding. Requirements: Must be at least 16 years of age. Basic life support or professional rescuer CPR/AED, first aid certifications. Current lifeguard license.

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1608336

Thursday April 2, 2026

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic                                                        City: Utica, NY

Full time for a food products supplier. Duties: Maintain and repair all plant equipment with minimal instruction, continually keeping them in good, working order. Accurately order equipment parts and install them. Requirements: 5 years’ experience in a PLC technician role in distribution, supply chain, or manufacturing position.

Pay: $26.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1602727

Thursday April 2, 2026

Job Title: Merchandising Service Associate                                       City: New Hartford, NY

Full time for a retail company. Duties: Ensure store's signage, pricing information, and displays are accurate, so merchandise is easy to locate. Create product displays that are safe, clean, visually appealing, and easy for customers to access. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age. Experience performing product merchandising tasks preferred.

Pay: $16.00 - $16.15/hour.                                                                   Job Order # DG1371479

Friday April 3, 2026

Job Title: Correction Officer                                                               City: Herkimer, NY

Full time for a Sheriff’s Department in Herkimer County. Duties: Responsible for enforcement of rules and regulations governing the custody, security, conduct, discipline, safety, and general wellbeing of inmates in a County correctional facility. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Completion of NYS Commission of Corrections training prior to completion of probationary period. Valid NYS driver’s license. 

Pay: $45,619/year. Benefits.                                                                Job Order # NY1608358

Friday April 3, 2026

Job Title: Administrative Assistant                                                     City: Oneida, NY

Full time for a family service center. Duties: Answer incoming telephone calls/voicemails, determine purpose of callers, and forward calls to appropriate personnel or department; Take and deliver messages or transfer calls to voice mail. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent required. One year telephone and/or business experience preferred. Must have a valid driver’s license.

Pay: $17.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # DG1348343