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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.

We've got great news to share in our September Newsletter

We've got great news to share in our September Newsletter

Don't miss our September newsletter...

We've got a new learning/training grant opportunity to tell you about, lots of workforce news and opportunities for businesses, free training for job seekers, new career opportunities and much more.

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Workforce Development Board Welcomes New Business Services Representative

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Utica, NY – The Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida Counties, Inc. (WDB HMO), recently hired Business Services Representative Caitlin McSorley. Ms. McSorley will work hand-in-hand with local businesses to help them recruit and develop a highly skilled workforce, improving their productivity and their bottom line.

Before joining the Workforce Development Board team, Ms. McSorley worked for New York State Assembly Members Anthony Brindisi and Marianne Buttenschon, serving in the roles of Chief of Staff and Legislative Director, respectively. She has gained extensive experience in state politics, public policy, and networking, while working to aid the needs of the local community. Caitlin comes to the WDB with community connections that she fostered during her time in the Assembly. She will utilize her networking skills to help employers by offering free WDB services and programs, such as the On-The-Job (OJT) Training Program that provides employers with financial assistance, helping them defray training costs and improving retention of quality employees.  

“As a community-minded professional,” Ms. McSorley says, “I’m thrilled to be using my networking skills to bolster the local workforce to the benefit of both businesses and job seekers in the Herkimer, Madison and Oneida County region. And also to have the opportunity to raise awareness of the free and beneficial services we offer here at the Workforce Development Board.”

The WDB HMO, dba Working Solutions, is part of the Public Workforce System, which is a network of federal, state, and local offices that supports economic expansion and develops the talent of the nation’s workforce. We can act as an extension of your human resources department, providing a wide range of services, all free of charge. To learn more about our services, go here: https://www.working-solutions.org/for-businesses/resources-for-businesses

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Featured Job Opportunities & Upcoming Hiring Events - August 26, 2022

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New Job Opportunities for you!

 

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads - 8/22/2022

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads - 8/23/2022

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads - 8/24/2022

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads - 8/25/2022

Hiring Events

Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations Virtual Job Fair August 31st, from 11 am to 1 pm.
Department of Labor’s Mohawk Valley Regional Virtual Career Fair -  September 7th, from 11 am to 2 pm.
Weatherization Classes Starting September 12th-Register Now.
Sangertown Square Mall’s Get Hired Job Fair -  September 20th

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WKTV 2 "Back-to-Work" Job Opportunities - August 26, 2022

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To learn more about these job opportunities, GO HERE and type in the Job Order #. 

 

Job Title: Travelling Salesclerk                                                           City: Rome, NY

Full time for a travelling specialty store. Duties: Company driver will transport you to nursing homes where you will help set up a department store for the day and assist residents and their families with purchases. Requirements: High School diploma required. Retail sales or customer service experience would be helpful. Must enjoy people and like working with the elderly. Reference and security check required.,

Pay: Negotiable based on experience.                                               Job Order# NY1429936

 

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Job Title: Driver                                                                                   City: Utica, NY

Full time local bus company. Duties: Transport clients who use wheelchairs to medical and other appointments. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent and a clean CDL with Passenger endorsement.  Must pass DOT medical exam and drug test.  Six months to one- year CDL driving experience preferred.

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits.                                                           Job Order # NY1429809

                                                                       

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Job Title: Auto Body Technician                                                          City: Frankfort, NY

 

Full time for a local car dealership. Duties: Remove and replace damaged parts with power and hand tools to complete repairs to factory or customer specifications Requirements: One year of auto body repair experience and a valid driver’s license.

Pay: Competitive pay.                                                                         Job Order # NY1429685

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Job Title: Crop Care Worker                                                                City: Oneida, NY

Full time for a state-of-the-art commercial greenhouse. Duties: Ensure that all perishable products are handled, picked, and processed according to company standards. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age. Previous work experience in a greenhouse, in agriculture or on a farm would be a plus. Work experience with produce is also a plus.

Pay: $13.20/ hour. Benefits.                                                                    Job Order # NY1429948

 

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Job Title: Bookkeeper                                                                         City: New Hartford, NY

 

Part time, flexible schedule, for a local cleaning company. Duties: Process in-house payroll, payroll taxes, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger and sales tax. Requirements: Must have a high school diploma and a minimum of two years' experience in an office setting. Working knowledge of QuickBooks is a must.

Pay: $18.00-$19.00/hour, based on experience.                                   Job Order # NY1429986

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Job Title: Lab Technician                                                                    City: Rome, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a company specializing in high quality powder coating. Duties: Work directly with Lab Managers to create new color formulas as well as maintain cleanliness in the lab. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent and a valid driver’s license required. Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs. Ability to use a computer is a plus.

 

Pay: Starts at $15.00/hour, more based on experience. Benefits.        Job Order # NY1430007 

 

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Job Title: CNC Production Operator                                                    City:  Canastota, NY    

 

Full time for a local precision manufacturing firm. Duties: Operate CNC lathes and mills, use precision measuring devices for inspection. Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Two years of Operating CNC Equipment is also preferred. Previous experience with Mazak Mazatrol software is a plus. Applicants must possess mathematical and mechanical aptitude. Will train suitable candidates.

Pay: $18.00-$30.00/hour, based on experience                                    Job Order # NY1429690

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Quest Global is looking for Senior Manufacturing Engineers in Rome, NY

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Quest Global is an organization at the forefront of innovation and one of the world’s fastest growing engineering services firms with deep domain knowledge and recognized expertise in the top OEMs across seven industries. We are a twenty-five-year-old company on a journey to becoming a centenary one, driven by aspiration, hunger and humility.

 
We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible, possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers.
 
As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you.
 
The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills:
 
Roles & Responsibilities:
  • Meet with manufacturing engineers and technicians to evaluate process and receive feedback on work performed
  • Develop strategies to meet the business targets of the program (margin, revenue, HC)
  • Manage manufacturing engineers by holding accountable to KPIs, coach areas of improvements, suggest additional skill sets needed, manage manpower to ensure the right employees are in the right positions
  • Work with Program Manager and Account management to identify a strategy to grow the service
  • Create and implement a project plan, assist in identifying resources, keep project on track
  • Work with Project Lead to communicate status to customer, track deliverables and KPI’
  • Required Skills (Technical Competency):
  • Experience in the Aerospace industry with a focus on Manufacturing
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
  • 6 -9 years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, materials management, sourcing, procurement and shop floor experience.
  • You can understand a customer’s problems and create new solutions to solve them. This is both a creative and innovative process as well as being able to monetize the solution.
  • Like to work in a fast paced, creative environment without a lot of management oversight. You are independent and forward facing.
  • Enjoy people and dynamic teams with diverse experiences.
  • You are a strong communicator who can relate to customers, peers, and employees from different cultures and levels in the organization
  • Familiar with Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Desired Skills:
  • Familiarity with CNC machines
  • CNC Programming
  • GD&T
  • SAP Experience
Physical Requirements & Work Environment:
  • Mostly Office Environments, Occasional Shop Floor involvement.
  • Substantial amounts of telephone and computer work.
  • Heavily Regulated Industries with strict adherence to procedures.
  • Flexibility to meet business deadlines by staying late or arriving early.
  • Typical 8 hour days plus lunch / 40 hour weeks / core (required) hours are 9AM to 4PM
  • Ability to use personal transportation to visit customer locations.
Due to the nature of the work, all candidates must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
 
Anticipated Start Date: 09/01/2022 
 
Requires a Drug Test? Yes
Job is: Full Time
Number of Years of Education Needed? 2-4
Specialized education required? BA
Years of Experience Required 3-6+
Will you accept related experience? Yes
Are you on a public transportation route? Yes
Salary Range $85,000 - 95,000 per year
Is salary negotiable? Yes
Health Insurance? Yes
Dental Insurance? Yes
Paid Vacation? Yes
Sick Leave? Yes
Paid Holidays? Yes
Retirement Plan? Yes
 
To apply:
Contact Angela Corey
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We are an embedded resource in Aerospace and Defense comprising of Engineers from every discipline of Engineering. 
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New Herkimer County Civil Service Exam Announcements

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CIVIL CLERK

DIRECTOR OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

PERSONNEL CLERK

PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSISTANT

RECEPTIONIST

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Hot Jobs from CPS Recruitment - August 22, 2022

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Featured Job Opportunities from CPS Recruitment!

Administrative / Business

 

Executive Director / 57430                   Liverpool New York 13088                    $75,000.00 - $82,000.00

https://jobs.cpsrecruiter.com/jobs/Executive-Director-Liverpool-NY/57430

 

Accounts Receivable Clerk / 57353                           Syracuse New York 13208                             $18.00 - $20.00

https://jobs.cpsrecruiter.com/jobs/Accounts-Receivable-Clerk-Syracuse-NY/57353

 

Administrative Assistant / 57483                              North Syracuse NY 13212                             $20.00 - $22.00

https://jobs.cpsrecruiter.com/jobs/Administrative-Assistant-North-Syracuse-NY/57483

 

Office Assistant / 57494                                 Liverpool New York 13088                          $18.00 - $20.00

https://jobs.cpsrecruiter.com/jobs/Office-Assistant-Liverpool-NY/57494

 

Commissions Processor / 57427                                Syracuse NY 13202                          $18.00 - $20.00

https://jobs.cpsrecruiter.com/jobs/Commissions-Processor-Syracuse-NY/57427

 

Manufacturing / Warehouse

 

Manufacturing Jobs / 57358                        Sherrill NY 13461                              $19.00 - $22.00

https://jobs.cpsrecruiter.com/jobs/Manufacturing-Jobs-Sherrill-NY/57358

Maintenance Automation Technician / 57503                     Norwich NY 13815                           $28.50 - $42.50

https://jobs.cpsrecruiter.com/jobs/Maintenance-Automation-Technician-Norwich-NY/57503

 

Maintenance Technician / 57504                              Oriskany New York 13424                             $16.00

https://jobs.cpsrecruiter.com/jobs/Maintenance-Technician-Oriskany-NY/57504

 

Electronic Assembler / 57493                      North Syracuse NY 13212                             $18.00

https://jobs.cpsrecruiter.com/jobs/Electronic-Assembler-North-Syracuse-NY/57493

 

Manufacturing Technician / 57398                           Ithaca NY 14850                                $19.00 - $20.00

https://jobs.cpsrecruiter.com/jobs/Manufacturing-Technician-Ithaca-NY/57398

 

Manufacturing Associate / 57248                              Cazenovia NY 13035                       $17.00 - $19.00

https://jobs.cpsrecruiter.com/jobs/Manufacturing-Associate-Cazenovia-NY/57248

 

Warehouse Associate / 57281                    Cazenovia NY 13035                        $20.50 - $21.50

https://jobs.cpsrecruiter.com/jobs/Warehouse-Associate-Cazenovia-NY/57281

 

Machine Operator / 57433                           Syracuse NY 13221                          $17.00 - $18.00

https://jobs.cpsrecruiter.com/jobs/Machine-Operator-syracuse-NY/57433

 

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New Featured Job Opportunities & Hiring Events

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We have a lot of new opportunities to tell you about this week!

Featured Job Opportunities

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads - 8/15/2022

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads - 8/16/2022

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads - 8/18/2022

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads - 8/19/2022

Hiring Events

Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations Virtual Job Fair August 31st, from 11 am to 1 pm.
Department of Labor’s Mohawk Valley Regional Virtual Career Fair -  September 7th, from 11 am to 2 pm.
Weatherization Classes Starting September 12th-Register Now.
Sangertown Square Mall’s Get Hired Job Fair -  September 20th

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WKTV - 2 “Back to Work” Job Orders for Aug. 22–Aug. 26, 2022

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To learn more about these job opportunities and how to apply GO HERE and type in the Job Order#.

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Job Title: PC Sales Support Trainee                                                   City: Utica, NY

Full time for distributor of electronic and electrical components for various industries. Duties: This is an entry-level position where you will start as a warehouse specialist and advance to inside sales and eventually outside sales as you grow with the company. Requirements: High school diploma required. Training will be provided.

Pay: Starts at $17.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1429112

                                                                       

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Job Title: Line Chef                                                                             City: Little Falls, NY

 

Full or part time positions available with a local Italian restaurant. Duties: Prepare and cook all menu items. Ensure that all food orders are completed correctly and maintain clean and organized workstations. Requirements: One to two years' experience or training. Experience preparing pizza dough and pasta from scratch would be a plus.

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits.                                                           Job Order # NY1429228 

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Job Title: Office Assistant                                                                    City: Herkimer, NY

 

Full time for a local food manufacturer. Duties: Support managers in A/P, A/R, Payroll, Human Resources, Purchasing and Banking Departments. Requirements: Associates degree preferred.

Must have three years’ Bookkeeping or office assistant related experience including one year QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, and ADP External Payroll experience.

Pay: $16.00-$20.00/hour based on experience. Benefits.                     Job Order # NY1429205

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Job Title: Peer Specialist                                                                    City: Wampsville, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a local health department. Duties: Refer program participants to needed services, including behavioral and physical health care, employment, financial supports, education, and social activities that promote community integration. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent and possession of a New York Certified Peer Specialist certification. Valid driver’s license required.

 

Pay: $19.92/hour. Benefits.                                                                  Job Order # NY1429081

 

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Job Title: Weave Department Floor Support                                       City:  Utica, NY

 

Full time, night shift, for a woven goods manufacturer. Duties: Operate automated looms, check for quality, and move product to the shipping area.  Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred. Two to three years of proven mechanical experience in a manufacturing environment required.

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits.                                                           Job Order # NY1429237

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Job Title: Childcare Program Director                                                 City: Herkimer, NY

                                                                                                         

Part time, 20 hours per week for a faith-based after-school childcare program. Duties: Train, schedule, and hire staff and keep staff records. Direct and manage the day-to-day operations of the program.  Requirements: Associates degree in Childcare or a related field and two years’ experience.

Pay: $17.50/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1429402

                                                                       

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Wolfspeed is hiring Equipment Technicians in Marcy, NY

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"At Wolfspeed, we do amazing things in a human way."

We know that the achievements of our organization are due to the passion, hard work and creativity of our employees. We celebrate different perspectives to foster excellence across our organization, and our goal is to make diversity a foundation of what we do. We are proudly building an environment where you can bring your authentic self to work.

  • Enjoy doing things that people say can’t be done? Innovation is at the center of everything we do.
  • Hate red tape? We remove roadblocks instead of creating them.
  • Working parent? We provide childcare assistance and paid parental leave.
  • Student? We offer continuing education assistance.
  • Looking for community? There are many ways to get involved, from Employee Resource Groups to local outreach.

Here’s the Gist:

In this role you will perform corrective, preventative and predictive maintenance tasks on semiconductor tools designed to improve/sustain equipment availability, reliability, and maintainability. You will work on one of the four dedicated 12-hour shifts in support of our 24/7 operation in Marcy, NY.

The Day-to-Day:

  • Perform electro-mechanical root cause troubleshooting of semiconductor manufacturing equipment
  • Disassemble, repair, and reassemble equipment according to operating manuals, schematics, blueprints, etc.
  • Use tests and diagnostic equipment to complete equipment checks
  • Works with process engineers to understand process-equipment interactions and limitations relative to operating specs
  • As needed, modifies equipment to improve up- time or overall process performance

This Job is Right for You if You Have (Minimum Requirements):

  • AAS in Electronics Technology or military electronics equivalent
  • Ability to read and interpret instructions, schematics, and maintenance manuals
  • At least 3 years of equipment maintenance experience

This role may require additional duties and/or assignments as designated by management.

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To put it legally – Cree | Wolfspeed is an equal opportunity employer.

We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race, sex, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation and other protected status as required by law.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Mohawk Valley Economic Development District is hiring a Regional Contractor Workforce Development Navigator

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The Mohawk Valley Economic Development District is seeking applicants for a full-time position as Regional Contractor Navigator. The successful applicant will carry out tasks related to the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s (NYSERDA) Regional Clean Energy Hubs Program.  

Duties as a Regional Contractor Navigator will primarily include conducting outreach and delivering technical assistance services and guidance to contractors and businesses interested in pursuing clean energy planning and projects specific to the related NYSERDA program.

The duties will include:

  • Serve as point person to recruit new contractors to the NYSERDA approved contractor list
  • Support these contractors through NYSERDA contractor approval process 
  • Educate contractors on additional available Utility Level Incentives
  • Work to connect existing contractors with other contractors to complete portions of a project outside their scope of work (ex. Heat Pump Installer and Insulation Installer) 
  • Connect contractors with new and existing educational and certification opportunities
  • Encourage the use of environmentally friendly products and technologies (ex. cASHPs)
  • Encourage the development/certification of MWBE and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned businesses as both contractors and suppliers
  • Connect small businesses, MWBEs and SDVOBs with business development resources to establish or grow their work in the clean energy sector including through the New York Small Business Development Centers administered by the State University of New York.
  • Recruit additional clean energy firms and organizations, especially MWBE and SDVOB, to become NYSERDA participating contractors.
  • Oversee regional clean energy workforce development opportunities
  • Responsible for connecting with regional institutions, preparing curriculum, and facilitating the growth of the Clean Energy workforce in the Mohawk Valley 
  • Serve as a liaison/referral point pertaining to the availability of wrap-around community services such as for housing rehab (ex. roof repair, lead stabilization, weatherization, etc.)  
  • Connecting residents seeking training, contractors and small businesses interested in supporting fellowships and apprenticeships with NYSERDA workforce development opportunities.
  • Helping enable career pathways for priority populations and disadvantaged communities, to build their basic/foundational and technical skills to meet employer needs in the clean energy workforce and lead to job placement. This may include but is not limited to:
    • o Partnerships to gain an understanding of the barriers to employment readiness in the clean energy workforce and helping inform training programs based on this need.
    • o Partnerships with training and wrap-around service providers to reduce barriers for and reflect the range of employment readiness needs of individuals with employment barriers.
  • Develop partnerships with organizations that can help grow capacity of small contractors located in disadvantaged communities by supporting mentoring, training, access to capital and other supports.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

  • Master’s Degree (preferred) or Bachelor’s Degree in urban planning, environmental science or related field
  • A minimum of 3-5 years in sustainability energy planning
  • Knowledgeable about clean energy, business development, and NYSERDA programs

Communication Skills:

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills include public speaking
  • Ability to interpret instructional documents as they relate to NYSERDA programs

Mathematical Skills:

  • Basic math functions such as add, subtract, divide, and multiply

Other Skills:

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Self-motivated, excellent organizational, prioritization, and time management skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Highly organized, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities

Work Hours:

  • Position will include 10%-20% regional travel and evening meetings
  • Full-time position:  37.5 hours a week, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.  Occasional evening work may be required

Salary:

  • $50,000 - $60,000, depending on experience
  • Company paid health, vision and dental, retirement, and holidays

·         Vacation, personal, and sick time

 

TO APPLY:

Contact: 

Stephen R. Smith, Executive Director 

 

P: 315-866-4671

Website:

www.mvedd.org

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Check out this week's Featured Job Opportunities - Aug. 12, 2022

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We have a lot of great new opportunities to tell you about this week. See who's looking to HIRE YOU!

 

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads - 8/8/2022

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads - 8/9/2022

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads - 8/10/2022

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads - 8/11/2022

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads - 8/12/2022

Mental Health Therapy Aides - Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center

CPS Recruitment Hot Jobs 8-12-22

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FREE Training in the Weatherization/Home Performance Field

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Learn the Fundamentals of Building Science and Making Energy Efficiency Improvements to Building Structures.
Gain a Basic Understanding of Key Concepts Necessary for Entry into the Workforce.

  • At the completion of the training, you will receive:
  • OSHA 10 Hour Construction Safety Certificate
  • NYSWDA Certificate of Training Completion
  • Work Boots and Heavy Jacket
  • A Beginners Tool Kit
  • An Opportunity to Interview with Local Potential Employers Needing Entry Level Weatherization Employees

This One Week Class Starts September 12th - register Now to Reserve Your Spot!

(You must be at least 18 years old and live in Herkimer, Madison or Oneida County, NY. Driver's license preferred.)

When: Monday, September 12th - Thursday, September15th, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Friday, September 16th, from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Lunch is provided.

Where: MVCAA, 9882 River Road, Utica, NY 13502

To register, contact: Charlene Deon, 315-749-6091,

Deadline to register is September 6, 2022

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WKTV - 2 “Back to Work” Job Orders for Aug. 15–Aug. 19, 2022

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To learn more about these job opportunities and how to apply, GO HERE and type in the Job Order#.

 

Job Title: Laborer-Cleaning Project                                                    City: Herkimer, NY

Full time, temporary position with a commercial cleaning service. Duties: Perform cleaning and light maintenance on living quarters, bathrooms, halls, and common areas of a residential facility. Requirements: Cleaning experience preferred. No smoking is allowed under any circumstances on customer property.

Pay: $15.00/hour. Benefits                                                                   Job Order# NY1428285

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Job Title: Mitigation Technician                                                          City: New Hartford, NY

 

Full time for a disaster restoration company. Duties: Perform mitigation services for both residential and commercial buildings for damages from water, fire, smoke, and mold. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Valid driver's license. Experience preferred. Background check, physical and drug test required.

Pay: $16.00-$30.00 based on experience. Benefits.                             Job Order # NY1428202

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Job Title: Equipment Operator                                                            City: Newport, NY

 

Full time and part time positions with a local municipality. Duties: Operate heavy equipment to complete various road and construction projects. Operate plow truck during winter weather. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent and a CDLB license. Must have prior experience operating heavy equipment.

Pay: $19.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                  Job Order # NY1426263

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Job Title: Yard Laborer                                                                        City: Rome, NY           

 

Full time for a local paving company. Duties: Clean equipment, run for parts, keep yard and garage clean. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent and a valid driver’s license.

Pay: $15.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1428546

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Alliance Paving Materials is hiring a Yard Laborer in Rome, NY

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Job Description: Clean equipment, run for parts, yard and garage cleanup.

Address:  846 Lawrence Street, Rome, NY

Anticipated Start Date:   08/15/2022

Full Time

8am - 4pm

Normal work days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Overtime?          No

Will you accept related experience?        Yes

Are you on a public transportation route?            Yes

Is a driver's license required?     Yes

Salary Range      $15 per hour

Pay Frequency  Weekly

To Apply: Email Noelle Manna   

Description of products or services Alliance Paving Materials provides:  manufacture processed millings, deliver aggregate & blacktop, road/parking lot construction

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FREE Women-Focused Virtual Job Fair

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Our Women in Apprenticeships and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) virtual job fair will take place on Wednesday, August 31st from 11:00am to 1:00pm. We hope you will join us for this unique opportunity that connects women with local employers who are offering positions in nontraditional occupations.

 

REGISTER HERE: https://pvapi.premiervirtual.com/s/W2aXJx

Job Seekers Select: Attendee

Businesses Select: Organization

 
The WDB/HMO’s WANTO grant helps recruit, train, and retain women in quality pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs, and encourages them to pursue apprenticeships and nontraditional occupations. The program offers a unique opportunity to females who are interested in any nontraditional occupation. A nontraditional occupation is any career in which females make up 25% or less of the workforce, including but not limited to: advanced manufacturing, information technology (IT), public safety, transportation, agriculture, and the trades. By participating in WANTO, women can pave the way for themselves and future generations to be valuable employees in these fields.
 
This program is available in Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Montgomery, Oneida, Onondaga, Otsego, Schoharie, St. Lawrence, Tioga and Tompkins counties.
 

To learn more about the WANTO program and how you can participate, contact Project Manager, Sommer Edwards at 315.207.6951 x133 or

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Featured Job Opportunities - August 8, 2022

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Check out this week's Featured Job Opportunities!

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Job Title: Production Supervisor City: New Hartford, NY

Full time for a manufacturer of metal alloys. Duties: Plan and organize shift operations and lead union personnel. Maintain safe working conditions and economical operations. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent and three years of supervisory experience. Must be computer literate and capable of navigating in Oracle, Lotus Notes and Microsoft Excel and Word.

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits  - Job Order# NY1427767

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Job Title: Project Manager City: Rome, NY

Full time for a company specializing in heavy civil and engineering construction. Duties: Lead projects from initial award to project close, hiring subcontractors, working with vendors, and managing inventory. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management and proficiency in Primavera scheduling software and USACE Resident Management System. Knowledge of government contracts preferred.

Pay: $65,000-$100,000/year. Benefits. -  Job Order # NY1427551

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 Job Title: Senior Civil Engineer City: Herkimer, NY

Full time for the county highway department. Duties: Perform engineering and surveying work in connection with the construction and maintenance of the county highway system. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in civil engineering and five years of professional engineering or professional surveying experience.

Pay: $ 62,971.00/year. Benefits.  - Job Order # NY1427698

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Job Title: Maintenance Technician City: Utica, NY

Full time for a realty company. Duties: Drywall repair, painting, light plumbing, basic electrical, basic carpentry, and HVAC maintenance. This position is also responsible for grounds maintenance and snow removal. Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent and one year of prior commercial, apartment or home repair maintenance experience. Must have a valid driver’s license.
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Pay: Based on experience.  - Job Order # NY1427413

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Job Title: Butcher/Meat Cutter City: Frankfort, NY

Full time for a family-owned specialty supermarket. Duties: Wait on customers at the meat counter, cut meat to order and follow store recipes to make sausage and blends like meatball and Mexican mix. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Experience is preferred, but business is willing to train a serious candidate.

Pay: Based on experience. -  Job Order # NY1428133

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Job Title: Energy Resource Aides City: Wampsville, NY

Full time, temporary position through April 2023 for a county agency. Duties: Perform intake and financial eligibility determinations of applicants for a federally sponsored Home Energy Assistance Program. Requirements: Associates degree or two years’ experience evaluating claims for assistance under a similar program or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Pay: $19.00/hour -  Job Order # NY1428074

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Job Title: Customer Care Reps City: Rome, NY


Full time for pool and spa company opening a new store in Rome. Duties: Positions include retail, warehouse, outdoor construction labor, forklift operator, store manager, truck driver and pool and spa service technicians. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. No experience with pools and spas needed. Company will train. Valid driver’s license and proven customer service skills required.

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits.  - Job Order # NY1428088

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Job Title: Public Information Specialist City: Utica, NY

Full time, for a local school district’s communications department. Duties: Provide customized communications and public relations support to public school districts in the area. Requirements: Bachelor's Degree and three years of professional experience in journalism, writing, public administration, marketing, public relations, or public policy or an Associate’s degree and five years’ experience.

Pay: $45,260 -$49,249/year. Benefits.  - Job Order # NY1428113

 

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FREE Virtual Learning Week of August 8, 2022

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Check out this week's virtual workshops hosted by the New York State Department of Labor:

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Herkimer County Civil Service Exam Announcements

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Assistant Behavior Specialist

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Optum/Bassett Health network is Hiring!

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