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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, Free Training, and Hiring Events - September 4, 2026

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Welcome to a new month full of opportunities! Explore the list below to find great local careers and training opportunities to advance your career:

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

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Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 09-02-2026

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 09-03-2026

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JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

  • 9/9/26 – Upstate Caring Partners Hiring Event from 11:00AM – 1:00PM at the Herkimer Working Solutions Career Center, 320 North Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY 13350. 
  • 9/9/26 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 12:00PM at the Utica Career Center in the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd floor, Utica, NY 13501. 
  • 9/17/26 – Herkimer County Mini Job Fair from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Frank J Basloe Library, 245 N Main Street, Herkimer, NY 13350. Save the date!
  • 9/22/26 – 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. 
  • 9/22/26 – DFAS Job Fair 4:30PM – 6:30PM at the Jervis Public Library. 613 N. Washington Street, Rome, NY. Currently hiring for Accounting Technicians, Contact Representatives, Accountants, and Financial Analysts. Information will be shared on DFAS career opportunities including the application process. 
  • 9/29/26 – FREE Virtual Job Fair: Herkimer, Madison, Oneida Counties. Don’t miss the 3 – County Job Fair on Tuesday, September 29th from 11:00AM – 1:00PM! 
  • 9/30/26 – DFAS Job Fair from 4:30PM – 6:30PM at the Dunham Public Library. 76 Main Street, Whitesboro, NY. Currently hiring for Accounting Technicians, Contact Representatives, Accountants, and Financial Analysts. Information will be shared on DFAS career opportunities including the application process. 
  • 11/4/26 – Upstate Caring Partners Hiring Event from 11:00AM – 1:00PM at the Herkimer Working Solutions Career Center, 320 North Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY 13350. 

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

  • First Student Commercial License Permit Online Training Series – First Student is providing an online training series for applicants to prepare for the CDL written test. One of the first steps to obtaining a CDL is to pass a 3-part written test for a Commercial License Permit (CLP). These training sessions make the information in the CDL handbook easier to understand. After completing the online CLP Training Sessions contact your First Student location for next steps to obtain your Commercial Driver’s License.
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  • Herkimer County Community College Fast Track – HCCC has announced their fall Fast Track Programs featuring 4 new programs! Free career training opportunities. No cost for participants. Build practical skills. Connect with employment opportunities. 
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Herkimer County is hiring a Principal Account Clerk

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Department: Auditor
Title: Principal Account Clerk

Anticipated, Permanent Position, Full-time Opening
Salary: $42,156 (2026 base pay rate)

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WDB FREE Virtual Job Fair - September 29, 2026

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The Workforce Development Board is sponsoring a FREE virtual job fair on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, from 11am to 1pm.

All businesses and job seekers in Herkimer, Madison, Oneida counties are invited.

Job seekers and businesses can chat one-on-one on a virtual job fair platform that is easy to use.

REGISTER HERE TODAY!

Businesses: Select "Organization"
Job Seekers: Select "Attendee"

If you have previously attended a job fair on the Premier Virtual platform your profile/booth remains on the system. Select log in.

There will be a preview period on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, starting at 8am: Job seekers can log in and preview jobs ahead of the job fair on Tuesday. There will be no business representatives in the booths at this time.

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Attending Businesses as of September 4, 2026

GoNetspeed
Oneida County Personnel
NYS Office of Mental Health - Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center
Upstate Caring Partners
Turbo Machined Products
Community Wellness Partners
First Choice Group LLC
Central New York Psychiatric Center
NYS Department of Civil Service Office of Diversity and Inclusion Management

 

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WDB September Newsletter - 2026

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You won't want to miss the valuable new FREE opportunities and workforce news were sharing  with you this month!

Including:

  • Grant program/free learning opportunities
    Job search workshops
    Hiring events
    Free online workshops from NYSDOL
  • Success 
    And lots more!


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Herkimer County Treasurer’s Department is hiring!

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Accountant

Junior Accountant

 

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Labor Day Hours - September 7, 2026

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Monday, September 7, 2026 is Labor Day.

The Workforce Development Board offices at 209 Elizabeth Street, Utica, NY will be closed in obervance of the holiday.

All Working Solutions offices will also be closed. 

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Featured Job Opportunities, Free Training, and Hiring Events - August 31, 2026

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There are some job fairs, recruitments, and trainings coming up in September you won’t want to miss:

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 8/24/2026

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 08-25-2026

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 08-26-2026

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 08-27-2026

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 08-28-2026

JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

  • 9/9/26 – Upstate Caring Partners Hiring Event from 11:00AM – 1:00PM at the Herkimer Working Solutions Career Center, 320 North Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY 13350. 
  • 9/9/26 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 12:00PM at the Utica Career Center in the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd floor, Utica, NY 13501. 
  • 9/22/26 – 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. 
  • 9/22/26 – DFAS Job Fair 4:30PM – 6:30PM at the Jervis Public Library. 613 N. Washington Street, Rome, NY. Currently hiring for Accounting Technicians, Contact Representatives, Accountants, and Financial Analysts. Information will be shared on DFAS career opportunities including the application process. 
  • 9/30/26 – DFAS Job Fair from 4:30PM – 6:30PM at the Dunham Public Library. 76 Main Street, Whitesboro, NY. Currently hiring for Accounting Technicians, Contact Representatives, Accountants, and Financial Analysts. Information will be shared on DFAS career opportunities including the application process. 

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

  • First Student Commercial License Permit Online Training Series – First Student is providing an online training series for applicants to prepare for the CDL written test. One of the first steps to obtaining a CDL is to pass a 3-part written test for a Commercial License Permit (CLP). These training sessions make the information in the CDL handbook easier to understand. After completing the online CLP Training Sessions contact your First Student location for next steps to obtain your Commercial Driver’s License. 
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  • Mohawk Valley Build – MV Build is a paid 14-week training program for individuals interested in pursuing a career in the skilled trades. The program runs from September 14 to December 17. It is held Monday – Thursday from 5:00PM – 8:30PM at the MVCC Construction and Trades Building, 335 Catherine St., Utica, NY. MV Build provides classroom and hands-on experience, a nationally recognized credential, and an opportunity to enter into a union apprenticeship upon completion of the program.
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  • Herkimer County Community College Fast Track – HCCC has announced their fall Fast Track Programs featuring 4 new programs! Free career training opportunities. No cost for participants. Build practical skills. Connect with employment opportunities.
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WKTV-2 'Back 2 Work' Job Opportunities - August 31, 2026

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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 "DG" - Contact your local Working Solutions Career Center

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Monday August 31, 2026 

Job Title: Utility Floater                                                                       City: Rome, NY

Full time for an industrial manufacturing business. Duties: Supporting production, warehouse, shipping, receiving, inventory, and material handling activities. Loading, unloading, staging, labeling, storing, and moving raw materials and finished goods. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Experience in manufacturing, production, warehouse, shipping/receiving, or general labor preferred.

Pay: $16.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1701132

 

Monday August 31, 2026 

Job Title: Transmission Technician                                                    City: Utica, NY

Full time for an automotive retailer. Duties: Diagnose, repair, and maintain manual and automatic transmission systems in vehicles. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age. 3+ years of experience with transmission repair. Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record. Must have a state inspection license.

Pay: $60,000 - $150,000/year. Benefits.                                               Job Order # DG1958123    

 

Tuesday September 1, 2026 

Job Title: Laborer/Mason                                                                    City: Clinton, NY

Full time for a residential and commercial concrete contracting and decorative masonry. Duties: Laborers, Masonry, carpenter, equipment operating skills, or construction skills and snowplowing are a plus. Also able to pull a trailer with a truck. Requirements: Must have a valid driver’s license. Must have OSHA 10 or be willing to get in the future.

Pay: $22.00 - $32.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1701905

 

Tuesday September 1, 2026

Job Title: Order Fulfillment Associate                                                 City: Utica, NY

Part time for a membership warehouse club chain. Duties: Responsible for performing general warehouse activities including pulling merchandise from a pick list, moving merchandise from sales floor to staging area, using handheld scanner to verify merchandise counts and update merchandise locations, and operating equipment. Requirements: Previous order pulling experience preferred.

Pay: $17.00 - $20.50/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG1947701

 

Wednesday September 2, 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 # NY1698405

 

Wednesday September 2, 2026

Job Title: Shuttle Bus Driver                                                               City: Morrisville, NY      

Part time for a State University of New York. Duties: Follow proper procedures for driving various college required routes. Also, will be required to drive students to college and non-college related functions such as needed. Requirements: High school or the equivalent. Must possess a clean, valid NYS CDL with a P endorsement; airbrake endorsement preferred.

Pay: $18.75/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1697951

 

Thursday September 3, 2026

Job Title: Finishing Technician                                                           City: Rome, NY

Full time for an American aerospace manufacturer. Duties: Assemble, spray paint, dynamic balance and acceptance test various complex components from blueprints and process books. Use hand tools, both power and manual, along with measuring equipment such as gauges and indicators Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Blueprint and routing reading and comprehension.

Pay: $31.43/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # DG1963851

 

Thursday September 3, 2026

Job Title: Food Service Worker                                                           City: Utica, NY

Full time for a nonprofit health system. Duties: Prepares, serves, and delivers food to any area of the facility as directed, following all guidelines of the quality assurance and quality control programs. Maintains all areas at an acceptable level of sanitation. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred. Experience in food service is preferred.

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG1948808

 

Friday September 4, 2026

Job Title: Warming Center Staff                                                          City: Herkimer, NY

Full time for a nonprofit charitable organization. Duties: Provide direct support to guests utilizing warming center services and helps maintain a safe, respectful, and welcoming environment for all guests, staff, and volunteers. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must be at least 18 years of age. Current CPT, First Aid, AED, Narcan, and/or CRPA certification, or willingness to obtain. 

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1697936

 

Friday September 4, 2026

Job Title: Direct Support Professional                                                City: Oneida, NY

Full time for a family service center. Duties: Assist individuals in activities of daily living (toileting and feeding), as outlined in the individual’s plan to promote independence. Participate with the individual during the scheduled respite/ activity. Provide safe transport of individuals. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must have a valid driver’s license.

Pay: $20.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # DG1956969

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Herkimer County Department of Social Services is hiring!

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Social Welfare Examiner

Employment Counselor

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Seifert Graphics, Inc. is hiring a Vehicle Prep & Disassembly Technician

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Description of products or services your business provides: Manufacturing and Installation of Graphics for the Transit Industry

Job Description: Seifert Graphics, Inc. In Westmorland, has an immediate opening for a Vehicle Prep & Disassembly Technician to remove parts and prep buses for vinyl decal installation. This is a hands-on position ideal for someone who is mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and enjoys working as part of a team in a fast- paced environment. The Position Requires Removal of parts and reassembling, use of iPad IOS, ability to lift 50 lbs. (maximum), use of variety of tools, be able to follow written and verbal instructions pertaining to jobs. Also, an understanding of meeting and exceeding quality standards. Our Ideal candidate: Mechanically efficient. Strong team work ethic. Minor Graphic Installation: Assist with the installation of small vinyl graphics Organized, attention to detail, task- oriented and efficient. Job responsibilities include: · Part Removal · Washing/ prepping/ snow removal as needed. ·Park and retrieve buses from the lot to the garage. · Load bus with vinyl material to install, simple installation tasks. · Re-installing hardware. · Assist with inventory management. · Assist with building and lot maintenance. Qualifications: -Overtime work as needed. - Valid driver's license with a clean driving record. - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. - Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Reference/Security Check?: Yes

Requires a Physical?: No

Requires a Drug Test: No

Job is:: Full Time

Work Hours: 40

Normal work days: Monday - Friday

Overtime?: Yes

Number of Years of Education Needed?: 12-Highschool

Years of Experience Required: None

Will you accept related experience?: Yes

Are you on a public transportation route?: No

Is a drivers license required?: Yes

Salary Range: 19-20 HR

Pay Frequency: Weekly

Is salary negotiable?: Yes

Health Insurance?: Yes

Dental Insurance?: Yes

Paid Vacation?: Yes

Sick Leave?: Yes

Paid Holidays?: Yes

Retirement Plan?: Yes

 

Address: 4825 State Route 233,  Westmorland, ny    13490

Website Address: www.seifertgraphics.com

 

TO APPLY CONTACT:

Lillian Kehoe

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Herkimer College is hiring a Building Maintenance Helper

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Department: Building Maintenance at Herkimer College

Title: Building Maintenance Helper

Anticipated Full-time Opening, Permanent Position

Salary: $39,456 (2026 base pay rate)

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WKTV-2 'Back 2 Work' Job Opportunities - August 24, 2026

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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 "DG" - Contact your local Working Solutions Career Center

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Monday August 24, 2026 

Job Title: Equipment Operator                                                            City: Holland Patent, NY

Full time for an excavating contractor. Duties: Responsible for operating heavy machinery, performing utility work, and supporting various construction activities on-site. Requirements: Proven experience operating heavy construction machinery such as excavators, loaders, backhoes. Construction site experience with a focus on utility work, excavation, and general labor tasks.

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1695232

 

Monday August 24, 2026 

Job Title: Personal Care Aide                                                              City: Utica, NY

Full time for a home healthcare service. Duties: Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting. Meal preparation and light housekeeping. Ensure comfort, dignity and protective oversight and supervision. Requirements: Valid NYS PCA Certification. Certified PCA, HHA, or CNA are welcome to apply. Pre-employment physical, other medical requirements in accordance with DOH regulations.

Pay: $18.65 - $20.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1696079     

 

Tuesday August 25, 2026 

Job Title: Maintenance Repairer C                                                      City: New Hartford, NY

Full time for a global manufacturing business. Duties: Repair and maintain plant equipment, vacuum furnaces, rolling mills, and all related equipment. Receives instructions, prints, sketches, and work order for job. Requirements: 5-10 years Welding experience required. Experience with 3-phase electrical (460V) required.

Pay: $36.33/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1697582

 

Tuesday August 25, 2026

Job Title: Banker I                                                                               City: Sylvan Beach, NY

Full time for a bank holding company. Duties: Responsible for core customer service interactions including processing customer transactions accurately and in a timely manner, responding positively to inquiries, safeguarding customer information, and detecting and preventing fraud. Requirements: High school or the equivalent. 2 years of experience in customer service, cash handling, or retail sales.

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG1877221

 

Wednesday August 26, 2026

Job Title: EDM Operator Assistant                                                      City: Herkimer, NY

Full time for a hand tool manufacturer. Duties: Help with the set-up and operation of Wire EDM machines. Perform maintenance on the Wire EDM machines. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must be able to read machine blueprints. Valid NYS driver’s license required. Experience is a plus, but training is also available.

Pay: $41,600/year. Benefits.                                                                Job Order # NY1695200

 

Wednesday August 26, 2026

Job Title: Food Service II                                                                    City: Morrisville, NY      

Full time for a State University of New York. Duties: Provide support to the dining service activities at assigned locations with specific responsibilities for preparing and serving food items to students, staff, and visitors. Requirements: High school or the equivalent. Experience in short order cooking; food service equipment, food handling procedures and cash handling procedures is required.

Pay: $16.23/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1697944

 

Thursday August 27, 2026

Job Title: Commercial Driver                                                              City: New Hartford, NY

Part time for an auto parts store. Duties: Drive company-provided vehicles, ensuring safe and timely deliveries of automotive parts to commercial customers. Load and unload parts accurately per route schedules. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must have a valid driver’s license. Must be at least 18 years of age. Previous experience in automotive retail.

Pay: $16.00 - $16.28/hour.                                                                   Job Order # DG1933812

 

Thursday August 27, 2026

Job Title: Warehouse                                                                          City: Utica, NY

Part time for a retail company. Duties: Ensure products are accurately received, stocked, and replenished. Engage customers, vendors, and associates with a positive attitude. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Experience in a warehouse environment performing inventory handling and stocking preferred.

Pay: $16.00 - $16.15/hour.                                                                   Job Order # DG1884029

 

Friday August 28, 2026

Job Title: Receptionist                                                                        City: Frankfort, NY

Part time for a wholesale distributor. Duties: Answer phones with a cherry greeting and knowledgably pass on the calls to the proper parties. Greet customers and vendors that come in and have them properly sign in and out. Requirements: Must be able to efficiently do data entry and emails. Excel experience is a plus. 

Pay: $17.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1698431

 

Friday August 28, 2026

Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant                                                 City: Chittenango, NY

Full time for a nursing agency. Duties: Support residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, nutrition, and hygiene while maintaining their dignity and comfort. Record temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration, promptly reporting any changes to the nursing staff. Requirements: Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate required.

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1695427

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ONEIDA COUNTY DFCS JOB FAIR - September 25, 2026

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September 25, 2026
9am to Noon

Oneida County Office Building, 1st Floor
800 Park Ave, Utica NY

(315) 798-3688

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Herkimer County Real Property Tax Service Agency is hiring!

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Real Property Tax Service Aide

Assessor

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NEW Job Opportunities at DFAS in Rome, NY

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See Upcoming Job Fairs

Job Opportunities:

Position Title

Pay Grade

Locations

Closing Date

Direct Apply Link

IT Specialist (APPSW)

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Indianapolis, IN; Rome, NY; Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH

09/16/2026

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/882712600

Contact Representative

GS-04/06

Rome, NY

09/30/2026

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/882897700

Accounting Technician

GS-04/05

Rome, NY

09/30/2026

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/883354900

Accounting Technician

GS-05/06

Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH; Indianapolis, IN; Limestone, ME; Rome, NY

11/02/2026

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/878056000

IT Specialist

GS-07/12

Cleveland, OH; Whitehall, OH; Indianapolis, IN; Limestone, ME; Rome, NY

11/02/2026

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/878132900

Accountant

GS-05/11

Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH; Indianapolis, IN; Limestone, ME; Rome, NY

11/02/2026

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/878579000

Financial Mgt. Analyst

GS-05/11

Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH; Indianapolis, IN; Limestone, ME; Rome, NY

11/02/2026

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/878619500

Civilian Pay Technician

GS-05/06

Cleveland, OH; Indianapolis, IN

11/02/2026

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/878657400

Military Pay Technician

GS-05/06

Cleveland, OH; Indianapolis, IN; Rome, NY

11/02/2026

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/878798900

Military Pay Technician

GS-05/06

Cleveland, OH; Indianapolis, IN; Rome, NY

11/02/2026

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/878798900

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Herkimer County Department of Social Services is hiring!

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Learn more at links:

Clerk


Senior Social Welfare Examiner

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WKTV-2 'Back 2 Work' Job Opportunities - August 17, 2026

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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 "DG" - Contact your local Working Solutions Career Center

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Monday August 17, 2026 

Job Title: Warehouse Associate                                                          City: Oriskany, NY

Full time for an employment agency company. Duties: Perform warehouse tasks as instructed, including picking and movement of stock, and completing paperwork. Pull back issue stock as needed to complete back issues reduction as requested by the customer. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Computer literacy to handle basic documentation and inventory systems.

Pay: $18.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # DG1907581

 

Monday August 17, 2026 

Job Title: House Cleaner/Cleaning Technician                                    City: Utica, NY

Full time for a cleaning service. Duties: Clean and maintain residential homes and commercial properties. Vacuum, mop, dust, and sanitize surfaces. Clean kitchens, bathrooms, breakrooms, and common areas. Deliver detailed, high-quality cleaning services. Help create healthier, cleaner environments for our clients. Requirements: Must have a valid driver’s license.

Pay: $19.00 - $26.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1691991     

 

Tuesday August 18, 2026 

Job Title: Part Sales Manager                                                              City: Yorkville, NY

Part time for an auto parts store. Duties: Lead efforts to exceed sales targets, optimize inventory levels, and ensure timely returns processing and merchandising. Monitor sales goals, inventory accuracy, and performance standards to drive business success. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must be at least 16 years of age.

Pay: $16.00 - $16.55/hour.                                                                   Job Order # DG1900597

 

Tuesday August 18, 2026

Job Title: Client Services Representative II                                         City: Utica, NY

Full time for a financial institution. Duties: Identifies client needs and recommends solutions when fraud has been identified. Records data captured during client interactions accurately. Requirements: 1+ years of customer/client service experience, including experience handling difficult client situations required. 1+ years of experience in the banking/financial industry preferred.

Pay: $25.00 - $27.63/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG1887992

 

Wednesday August 19, 2026

Job Title: Metal Finisher/Grinder                                                         City: Little Falls, NY

Full time for a manufacturer. Duties: Use various grinding tools and attachments to obtain required surface finish. Interpret blueprints, drawings, and measurements to plan layouts. Prepare work surface via cutting and finishing. Set up and operate grinding equipment. Requirements: Previous fabricating experience. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Pay: $22.00 - $31.50/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1688984

 

Wednesday August 19, 2026

Job Title: Zone Team Leader                                                               City: Oneida, NY           

Full time for a discount store. Duties: Provide guidance and direction for the successful operation of a particular zone of the overall retail sales floor of a store location. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Minimum of two years’ retail experience in a supervisory role required.

Pay: $18.25 - $19.25/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG1894497

 

Thursday August 20, 2026

Job Title: Customer Service Associate                                               City: Rome, NY

Full time for a drugstore chain. Duties: Register sales on assigned cash register, provide customers with courteous, fair, friendly, and efficient checkout service. Engage customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services. Requirements: Prefer six months of experience in a retail environment.

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # DG1869022

 

Thursday August 20, 2026

Job Title: Surveillance Operator                                                         City: Vernon, NY

Full time for a casino hotel. Duties: Responsible for properly executing surveillance duties on assigned shift to adequately protect the life and property of customers, associates, and the company. Provide excellent guest service to both internal and external guests. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age. High school diploma or the equivalent.

Pay: $16.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # DG1907017

 

Friday August 21, 2026

Job Title: CNC Lathe Operator                                                            City: Herkimer, NY

Full time for a manufacturing company. Duties: Must be familiar with inserts, speeds and feeds, utilizing proper tooling for setups and job planning. CNC Lathe maintenance required. Responsible for inspection of parts. Requirements: Must have at least 3 years of Lathe experience. Valid NYS driver's license. Software experience is a plus. 

Pay: $60,320 - $66,560/year. Benefits.                                                 Job Order # NY1695202

 

Friday August 21, 2026

Job Title: Baker                                                                                   City: Hamilton, NY

Full time for a food service company. Duties: Prepare baked goods according to recipes and production specifications. Ensure proper food preparation by utilizing approved recipes, following prescribed production standards and use of proper equipment. Bake breads, pies, cakes, cookies, and other pastries. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age.

Pay: $19.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # DG1901140

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Featured Job Opportunities, Free Training, and Hiring Events - August 14, 2026

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Explore the possibilities below and mark your calendars!

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

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JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

  • 8/17/26 – DFAS Job Fair 4:30PM – 6:30PM at the Jervis Public Library. 613 N. Washington Street, Rome, NY. Currently hiring for Accounting Technicians, Contact Representatives, Accountants, and Financial Analysts. Information will be shared on DFAS career opportunities including the application process. 
  • 8/18/26 – FREE Virtual Job Fair: Herkimer, Madison, Oneida Counties. Don’t miss the 3 – County Job Fair on Tuesday, August 18th from 11:00AM – 1:00PM! 
  • 8/18/26 – WKTV Career Fair 9:00AM – 2:00PM at the MVCC Jorgensen Center, 1101 Sherman Drive, Utica, NY. Visit https://www.wktv.com/career-fair/ for more information. 
  • 8/20/26 – 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. 
  • 8/25/26 – DFAS Job Fair from 4:30PM – 6:30PM at the Dunham Public Library. 76 Main Street, Whitesboro, NY. Currently hiring for Accounting Technicians, Contact Representatives, Accountants, and Financial Analysts. Information will be shared on DFAS career opportunities including the application process. 
  • Indium Open Interviews every Tuesday in August from 9:00AM – 11:00PM at Indium, 5836 Success Drive, Rome; every Wednesday in August from 9:00AM – 11:00PM at Indium, 34 Robinson Road, Clinton; and every Thursday in August from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at Indium, 34 Robinson Road, Clinton. 
  • 9/9/26 – Upstate Caring Partners Hiring Event from 11:00AM – 1:00PM at the Herkimer Working Solutions Career Center, 320 North Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY 13350. 
  • 9/22/26 – DFAS Job Fair 4:30PM – 6:30PM at the Jervis Public Library. 613 N. Washington Street, Rome, NY. Currently hiring for Accounting Technicians, Contact Representatives, Accountants, and Financial Analysts. Information will be shared on DFAS career opportunities including the application process. 
  • 9/30/26 – DFAS Job Fair from 4:30PM – 6:30PM at the Dunham Public Library. 76 Main Street, Whitesboro, NY. Currently hiring for Accounting Technicians, Contact Representatives, Accountants, and Financial Analysts. Information will be shared on DFAS career opportunities including the application process. 

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

  • First Student Commercial License Permit Online Training Series – First Student is providing an online training series for applicants to prepare for the CDL written test. One of the first steps to obtaining a CDL is to pass a 3-part written test for a Commercial License Permit (CLP). These training sessions make the information in the CDL handbook easier to understand. After completing the online CLP Training Sessions contact your First Student location for next steps to obtain your Commercial Driver’s License. 
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  • Mohawk Valley Build – MV Build is a paid 14-week training program for individuals interested in pursuing a career in the skilled trades. The program runs from September 14 to December 17. It is held Monday – Thursday from 5:00PM – 8:30PM at the MVCC Construction and Trades Building, 335 Catherine St., Utica, NY. MV Build provides classroom and hands-on experience, a nationally recognized credential, and an opportunity to enter into a union apprenticeship upon completion of the program.
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WKTV-2 'Back 2 Work' Job Opportunities - August 10, 2026

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Monday August 10, 2026 

Job Title: Home Health Aide                                                                City: New Hartford, NY

Full time for a home healthcare service. Duties: Maintain clients in their own home by primarily providing limited hands on care with light housekeeping and meal preparation as a secondary function within the confines of the client's immediate surroundings. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred.

Pay: $18.65 - $19.65/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1688011

 

Monday August 10, 2026 

Job Title: Financial Management Analyst                                            City: Rome, NY

Full time for a government department. Duties: Manages programs and processes in order to ensure efficient and compliant execution of financial management resources. Prepare and deliver briefings, training sessions, consultations and strategy sessions with other staff service functions. Requirements: Must have related financial experience AND/OR a related financial degree.

Pay: $40,736 - $101,375/year. Benefits.                                               Job Order # NY1691322     

 

Tuesday August 11, 2026 

Job Title: Centralized Scheduler                                                         City: Utica, NY

Full time for an addiction treatment center. Duties: Responsible for scheduling patient individual and medical sessions. Confirm status updates of patient appointments. Performs quality assurance activities. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Associate degree preferred. One year employment experience in the medical records or human services field required.

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG1873647

 

Tuesday August 11, 2026

Job Title: Count Room Associate                                                        City: Vernon, NY

Part time for a casino hotel. Duties: Perform the tasks of collecting slot machines and table games drop boxes; counting and strapping currency contained in the drop boxes; and organizing other paperwork and entering data into a computer. Requirements: High school diploma or GED required. Must be detail oriented and comfortable following company policies, procedures and controls without question.

Pay: $16.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # DG1860060

 

Wednesday August 12, 2026

Job Title: Diesel Mechanic                                                                  City: Frankfort, NY

Full time for a paving contractor. Duties: Perform maintenance and repair on diesel trucks and heavy equipment. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must have at least 2 years of experience. Must have a valid, clean driver's license. DOT physical exam and alcohol/drug pre-screening test required.

Pay: $28.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1688967

 

Wednesday August 12, 2026

Job Title: Merchandising Sales Associate                                           City: Oneida, NY           

Full time for a retail chain store. Duties: Travel to stores within an assigned district to own and execute “start to finish” variable tasks such as planograms, as well as provide support for other tasks including merchandise and fixture assembly, and the maintenance of all signage. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age. High school diploma or the equivalent. Prior retail and/or merchandising experience.

Pay: $16.25 - $20.30/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG1868958

 

Thursday August 13, 2026

Job Title: Grill Cook                                                                            City: New Hartford, NY

Full time for a local cafe. Duties: Prepare breakfast and lunch items to order. Grill, cook, and fry foods such as hamburgers, French fries, eggs, and pancakes. Clean food preparation equipment, work areas, and counters. Restock kitchen supplies. Requirements: Three to six months of any type of work experience.

Pay: $17.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1688007

 

Thursday August 13, 2026

Job Title: Patient Care Technician                                                      City: Utica, NY

Full time for a non-profit health system. Duties: Assists staff in provision of basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients, i.e., personal hygiene, activities of daily living and mobility. Assists in the maintenance of safe and clean environments. Requirements: Basic life support and behavior management training to be completed by end of a probationary period and maintained while in position.

Pay: $16.00 - $22.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG1861630

 

Friday August 14, 2026

Job Title: Welder                                                                                 City: Little Falls, NY

Full time for a manufacturer. Duties: TIG weld, spot weld and MIG weld stainless steel. Interpret blueprints, drawings, and measurements to plan layouts. Requirements: BOCES welding certificate or 6 months of welding experience. Previous fabricating experience. Must be able to read measuring tapes and operate tools- grinder, and welding torch. 

Pay: $22.00 - $31.50/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1688983

 

Friday August 14, 2026

Job Title: Cook                                                                                    City: Morrisville, NY

Full time for a rehabilitation center. Duties: Play a vital role in meal preparation, ensuring that all dishes are prepared according to established recipes and dietary guidelines. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred. Experience working in a kitchen environment, preferably in a dietary department or similar setting.

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # DG1873206

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Featured Job Opportunities, Free Training, and Hiring Events - August 7. 2026

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Check out these valuable upcoming opportunities! 

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

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JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

  • 8/11/26 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 12:00PM at the Utica Career Center in the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd floor, Utica, NY 13501. 
  • 8/13/26 – In-person Mini Job Fair from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Utica Public Library located at 303 Genesee Street Utica, NY 13501. 
  • 8/17/26 – DFAS Job Fair 4:30PM – 6:30PM at the Jervis Public Library. 613 N. Washington Street, Rome, NY. Currently hiring for Accounting Technicians, Contact Representatives, Accountants, and Financial Analysts. Information will be shared on DFAS career opportunities including the application process. 
  • 8/18/26 – FREE Virtual Job Fair: Herkimer, Madison, Oneida Counties. Don’t miss the 3 – County Job Fair on Tuesday, August 18th from 11:00AM – 1:00PM!
  • 8/20/26 – 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. 
  • 8/25/26 – DFAS Job Fair from 4:30PM – 6:30PM at the Dunham Public Library. 76 Main Street, Whitesboro, NY. Currently hiring for Accounting Technicians, Contact Representatives, Accountants, and Financial Analysts. Information will be shared on DFAS career opportunities including the application process. 
  • Indium Open Interviews every Tuesday in August from 9:00AM – 11:00PM at Indium, 5836 Success Drive, Rome; every Wednesday in August from 9:00AM – 11:00PM at Indium, 34 Robinson Road, Clinton; and every Thursday in August from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at Indium, 34 Robinson Road, Clinton. 
  • 9/9/26 – Upstate Caring Partners Hiring Event from 11:00AM – 1:00PM at the Herkimer Working Solutions Career Center, 320 North Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY 13350. 
  • 9/22/26 – DFAS Job Fair 4:30PM – 6:30PM at the Jervis Public Library. 613 N. Washington Street, Rome, NY. Currently hiring for Accounting Technicians, Contact Representatives, Accountants, and Financial Analysts. Information will be shared on DFAS career opportunities including the application process. 
  • 9/30/26 – DFAS Job Fair from 4:30PM – 6:30PM at the Dunham Public Library. 76 Main Street, Whitesboro, NY. Currently hiring for Accounting Technicians, Contact Representatives, Accountants, and Financial Analysts. Information will be shared on DFAS career opportunities including the application process. 

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

  • First Student Commercial License Permit Online Training Series – First Student is providing an online training series for applicants to prepare for the CDL written test. One of the first steps to obtaining a CDL is to pass a 3-part written test for a Commercial License Permit (CLP). These training sessions make the information in the CDL handbook easier to understand. After completing the online CLP Training Sessions contact your First Student location for next steps to obtain your Commercial Driver’s License.
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  • Mohawk Valley Build – MV Build is a paid 14-week training program for individuals interested in pursuing a career in the skilled trades. The program runs from September 14 to December 17. It is held Monday – Thursday from 5:00PM – 8:30PM at the MVCC Construction and Trades Building, 335 Catherine St., Utica, NY. MV Build provides classroom and hands-on experience, a nationally recognized credential, and an opportunity to enter into a union apprenticeship upon completion of the program. 
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