Here are some new local job opportunities, job fairs, recruitments, and trainings coming up in December you won’t want to miss!

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 11-24-2025

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Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 11-26-2025

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 11-28-2025

JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

• 12/2/25 – Masonic Care Community Job Fair from 12:00PM – 2:00PM at the Masonic Care Community Health Pavilion, 2150 Bleecker Street, Utica, NY 13501. 
• 12/2/25 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 11:30AM and is located at the Utica Career Center, 207 Genesee Street, Utica, NY. 
• 12/4/25 – One Day Hiring Event at the Rome Alliance Church, 920 Turin St. Rome, NY, from 11:00AM – 1:00PM. Visit www.romejobfairs.org for more information. 
• 12/8/25 – NYS OPWDD Walk-In Interviews from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Madison County Working Solutions located at 133 N Court Street, Wampsville, NY 13163. 
• 12/11/25 – 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. 
• 12/11/25 – 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. 
• 12/12/25 – Oneida County DCFS Employment Division Job Fair from 9:00AM – 12:00PM at the Oneida County Office Building, 800 Park Avenue, Utica, NY 13501.
• 12/17/25 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 1:30PM and is located at the Utica Public Library, 303 Genesee Street, Utica, NY.
• USPS – Virtual Job Fairs every Thursday from 11:00AM – 1:00PM. S

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 December 1, 2025 

Job Title: Distribution Center Clerk                                                     City: New Hartford, NY

Full time for an insurance company. Duties: Responsible for handling incoming and outgoing USPS mail and parcels, as well as other courier services, to ensure timely and accurate delivery. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must have a driver license and a clean driving record. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. 1-2 years- Office or USPS or document management related experience preferred.

Pay: $16.39/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1550011

Monday December 1, 2025 

Job Title: Bookkeeper/Office Manager                                                 City: Utica, NY

Full time for an electrical contracting company. Duties: Oversee accounts payable, supporting staff with accounting software and help maintain smooth administrative workflows. Maintain and update multiple calendars, including time-off schedules and other departmental calendars. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Associate’s degree in accounting, business, or a related field preferred.

Pay: $24.00 - $30.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1550316     

Tuesday December 2, 2025 

Job Title: Direct Support Assistant                                                    City: Rome, NY

Full time for a state government agency. Duties: Help people by assisting them to learn and develop daily living skills and habits; you will help them take care of their own personal needs; you will advocate for, encourage, guide and teach people to express personal choice. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Valid driver’s license required.

Pay: $52,225/year. Benefits.                                                                Job Order # NY1550192

Tuesday December 2, 2025

Job Title: Material Handler                                                                 City: Marcy, NY

Full time for a manufacturer of wide-bandgap semiconductors. Duties: Perform physical or administrative tasks involved in the shipping, receiving, storing, distributing and order fulfillment of merchandise, products, materials, parts, supplies and equipment. Requirements: Must have 1 year experience managing inventory. Must have 1 year of experience using SAP. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Pay: $16.05 - $22.05/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG0899669

Wednesday December 3, 2025

Job Title: Quality Manager                                                                  City: Frankfort, NY

Full time for a machine shop. Duties: Support accounts receivable, material control, order processing, and quality assurance activities. Ensure materials, documentation, and processing meet company standards. Requirements: Experience in manufacturing or quality control is preferred. Must have the ability to read technical documents and drawings.

Pay: $25.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1549967

Wednesday December 3, 2025

Job Title: Van Driver                                                                            City: Oneida, NY           

Part time for a family service center. Duties: Drive non-CDL vehicle to transport passengers over specified routes to local or distance points according to time schedule. Exercise extreme care and judgment in driving habits. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred. Must have a valid driver’s license with at least 12 months of driving experience.

Pay: $18.50/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # DG0908246

Thursday December 4, 2025

Job Title: Valet Attendant                                                                    City: Utica, NY

Full 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: $16.00/hour + tips. Benefits.                                                        Job Order # DG0898060

Thursday December 4, 2025

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 # NY1550403

Friday December 5, 2025

Job Title: Assembly Technician                                                          City: Frankfort, NY

Full time for a bearing supplier. Duties: Assemble components using specialized fixtures, coils, and raw materials such as stainless steel quadrants and springs. Requirements: Must have the ability to handle fragile components with care. Must possess a valid and clean driver’s license. Prior experience in assembly, manufacturing, or a related field is preferred.

Pay: $15.50 - $16.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1549982

Friday December 5, 2025

Job Title: Computer Engineering Embedded Systems                        City: Canastota, NY

Part time for a computer consultant. Duties: Interfacing with customers via e-mail and Slack; Manufacturing support; Technical documentation for user and assembly personnel. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree required. Must have significant C language/firmware programming IDE/MCUXpresso. Must have the ability to work on a team is critical.

Pay: $25,000 - $75,000/year.                                                                Job Order # NY1550433

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Police Chief A #70-023370 (PROM)

Application Deadline: January 9, 2026

Examination Date: February 28, 2026

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Correction Officer #60-052390 MAR26 (OC)

Application Deadline: February 6, 2026

Examination Questionnaire Period: March 1, 2026 to March 15, 2026

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

Job Description Experienced Commercial Painter -Drywall Finishers Needed. Full Time. Must be able to lift 50lbs.Must complete an OSHA 10hr Safety Course within 30 days of hire. Must have a valid Drivers License and a working vehicle to get to jobsites.

Requires a Physical? No
Requires a Drug Test? Yes

Work Hours 7:30am-4:00pm
Normal work days Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Overtime? No

Number of Years of Education Needed? GED
Specialized education required? OSHA 10Hr Course
Years of Experience Required 1 year

Are you on a public transportation route? No
Is a driver's license required? Yes

Salary Range $15.50 -$25.00
Pay Frequency Hourly
Is salary negotiable? Yes

Health Insurance? No
Dental Insurance? Yes
Paid Vacation? Yes
Sick Leave? Yes
Paid Holidays? Yes
Retirement Plan? Yes

Apply in person 8am-4:30pm
502 Calvert Street Rome, NY
Jennifer VanDresar
 

www.wintertonpaint.com

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 November 24, 2025 

Job Title: Cleaning Technician                                                            City: Utica, NY

Full time for a cleaning service. Duties: Cleaning homes and offices with care and attention to detail. Making beds, vacuuming, dusting, and keeping spaces fresh. Scrubbing bathrooms and kitchens until they shine. Requirements: Must be reliable with a driver's license, smartphone, and a vehicle with some space for cleaning supplies. High school diploma or the equivalent.

Pay: $740 - $880/week.                                                                        Job Order # NY1549488

Monday November 24, 2025 

Job Title: Truck Driver                                                                         City: Verona, NY

Full time for a propane supplier. Duties: Loads, secures, transports, delivers, and unloads propane to and from specified destinations and customers. Engage in daily interaction with customers providing exceptional customer service. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must have a Class A CDL. Must have HAZMAT endorsement or be able to obtain it quickly.

Pay: $27.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # DG0870578    

Tuesday November 25, 2025 

Job Title: Photo Specialist                                                                 City: New Hartford, NY

Full time for a drugstore chain. Duties: Provide customers with courteous, friendly, fast, and efficient service in the photo area, including digital passport photo service and suggestive sell of promotional photo products. Recommend items for sale to customer and recommends trade-up and/or companion items. Requirements: Prefer six months of experience in a retail environment.

Pay: $15.50 - $17.50/hour.                                                                   Job Order # DG0864886

Tuesday November 25, 2025

Job Title: Contact Center Agent I                                                       City: Utica, NY

Full time for a financial services holding company. Duties: Responsible for researching, troubleshooting, and resolving customer inquiries. Provide customers information regarding their deposit and loan accounts, as well as product or service information. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age. High school diploma or the equivalent. Associate’s degree preferred.

Pay: $17.50 - $21.53/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG0860360

Wednesday November 26, 2025

Job Title: Office Manager                                                                    City: Frankfort, NY

Full time for a machine shop. Duties: Manage financial data and software: A/R, A/P, Payroll, General Ledger. Greet clients, visitors, and team members professionally. Supporting admin tasks: copying, faxing, note-taking. Requirements: Experience in filing and office management. Prior experience as a receptionist with excellent customer service skills.

Pay: $20.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1549963

Wednesday November 26, 2025

Job Title: Employment Specialist                                                        City: Oneida, NY           

Full time for a family service center. Duties: Responsible for providing employment services and support to individuals with disabilities seeking job placement and career development. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must have a valid driver’s license. 1 year of related experience preferred. Bachelor’s degree with one-year related experience preferred.

Pay: $20.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1549877

Thursday November 27, 2025

Job Title: Food Service Worker                                                           City: Utica, NY

Full time for a nonprofit health system. 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: Some experience in healthcare preferred.

Pay: $17.65 - $22.07/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG0860217

Thursday November 27, 2025

Job Title: Security Officer                                                                   City: Rome, NY

Part time for a company that provides security services. Duties: Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner. Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles. 21+ for armed roles. High school diploma or the equivalent.

Pay: $16.50/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # DG0869764

Friday November 28, 2025

Job Title: Village Maintenance Person                                                City: Middleville, NY

Full time for a village in Herkimer County. Duties: Operate and maintain various types of equipment and machinery, including but not limited to snow plows, bobcats, mowers, and other maintenance tools. Perform general maintenance, repairs, and upkeep of village streets, sidewalks, parks, and buildings. Requirements: Must possess a valid and clean driver’s license.

Pay: $17.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1549974

Friday November 28, 2025

Job Title: CNC Machine Set-Up/Operator                                            City: Oneida, NY

Full time for a machine shop. Duties: Set up CNC mills, lathes, and mill-turn machines (tooling, offsets, calibration, program loading). Run production jobs, check quality, and adjust for accuracy. Requirements: Must have at least 2 years of CNC setup. Must have strong G-code and M-code programming skills. Aerospace/defense machining experience (AS9100, ITAR) preferred.

Pay: $23.00 - $32.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1549766