Job Seekers: The NYS Department of Labor offers valuable online workshops and career resources every week for FREE. See what's happening this week:

Go here to learn more/how to sign up and more upcoming workshops!

Featured Job Opportunities

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 12/5/2022

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

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 12/9/2022

Hiring Event

Mini Job Fair at Utica Working Solutions December 14, 2022

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

Job Title: Certified Nurse Aide                                                             City: Utica, NY

Full time for a staffing agency serving the healthcare sector. Duties: Perform personal care functions, help keep resident rooms clean and supplied, answer resident calls, and take appropriate action. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years old and have a current and valid NY State Certification for Nursing Assistants.

Pay: $20.50-$22.50/hour                                                                       Job Order # NY1444575

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Job Title: Mini Job Fair                                                                        City: Utica, NY

Wednesday, December 14^th from 11 am to 1 pm, the Department of Labor is hosting an in-person job fair at Utica Working Solutions, 207 Genesee Street, 2^nd floor.  Representatives will be on hand to talk about current job openings and long-term career opportunities in advanced manufacturing, healthcare, civil service, human services and more.

Pay varies based on position.                                      For more information call 315-793-5344.         

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Job Title: CNC Machine Operator                                                        City: Frankfort, NY

Full time for a family-owned machine shop. Duties: Program, set up and operate CNC mills and lathes. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent and a minimum of 2 years' experience. MAZAK and/or TRAK knowledge a plus. Possible machine tool specific training will be offered to a qualified candidate.

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits.                                                           Job Order # NY1444483

The NYS Department of Labor is hosting an In-Person Mini Job Fair on Wednesday December 14th from 11:00am until 1:00pm at Utica Working Solutions, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd Floor.

The following businesses will be in attendance:
Indium
Wolfspeed
RCIL
Office of People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD)
US Care Systems
Staffworks
The Grand
Oneida County
Family Dollar Distribution Center
Empowered Pathways
NYS DOCCS
Masonic Care Community
First Student
Human Technologies Corporation
The Nurse Connection Staffing
MVP Healthcare

From Advanced Manufacturing to Healthcare to Civil Service, there are lots of great opportunities. We hope to see you there!

View Job Opportunities/Download the Flyer

Workforce Development Board Announces Free Website to Connect Students with Local Businesses Offering Internships and Part-Time Job Opportunities.

Utica, NY – The Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida Counties, Inc. (WDB HMO), is hosting a website called “Connect Mohawk Valley” that allows local businesses to post their internships and part-time job opportunities for students for free.

The WDB’s Connect Mohawk Valley site provides significant benefits to both employers and students. It is a convenient vehicle for businesses to get the word out about their opportunities at no cost, while students attending area schools can view and apply to them in one central repository.

To sign up, a business simply goes to www.connectmohawkvalley.com and clicks the “Sign Up” button located on the top right of the page. A simple form is provided, and once submitted is quickly approved so that the employer can begin posting their opportunities immediately. When a student applies to the opportunity, a notification is sent to the employer by email. The employer can log in to add or change opportunities at any time.

The website also offers students handy resources, such as tips on interviewing, business etiquette, networking and more. The website has a category for apprenticeships as well.

As an added benefit we also post the employer’s opportunities on our social media, which includes our Connect Mohawk Valley Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ConnectMV/
and our Connect Mohawk Valley Twitter account: https://twitter.com/connect_mv
We also utilize these online resources to help get the word out about news, events and other opportunities from our partners and other Mohawk Valley businesses and organizations.

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
And contact us to find out how we can help.

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Walk-ins are welcome! Recruiting for all roles. Interview on the spot.

Wednesday, December 7th:   Cobleskill Hospital 3:00pm-7:00pm (178 Grandview Dr, Cobleskill, NY 12043)

REGISTER NOW

Thursday, December 8th Foxcare (for Fox and O’Connor Hospital openings) 3:00pm-7:00pm (1 Foxcare Drive, Oneonta, NY 13820)

REGISTER NOW

Friday, December 9th Little Falls hospital (for Little Falls and Valley Health Services and Valley Residential Services) 3:00pm -7:00pm (140 Burwell St, Little Falls, NY 13365)

REGISTER NOW

Once you arrive, follow the signs for the Recruitment Event.

Questions? Contact: 

Mary Eggeling, Talent Acquisition Business Partner
Bassett Healthcare Network | Tel. 607-547-6379

Check out the workshops you can take this week online for FREE!

Go here to learn more/how to sign up and more upcoming workshops!

Join Us at Herkimer Working Solutions, Thursday, December 8th from 10:00am - Noon for APPRENTICESHIP DAY!

Heavy Highway Journeyman
$35.15/hr + full benefits

Heavy Highway 1st Year Apprentice
$24.61/hr + full benefits

Building Journeyman
$27.40/hr + full benefits

Building 1st Year Apprentice
$19.18/hr + full benefits

Come and speak with Travis Phillips, Field Representative, Laborers' Local 190 and Sommer Edwards, Project Director  of the Workforce Development Board's Regional Apprenticeship Development &Readiness (RADAR) grant program, an apprenticeship program that allows you to learn a new Trade WHILE GETTING PAID!

WHERE: 320 North Prospect Street
Herkimer, New York 13350

LEARN MORE/DOWNLOAD THE FLYER

See Who's Looking to HIRE YOU this week!

Featured Job Opportunities

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 11/28/2022

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 11/29/2022

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 11/30/2022

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 12/1/2022

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 12/2/2022

Hiring Event

We have a super-sized Virtual Career Fair coming up on Tuesday, December 6th, from 11:00am to 2:00pm. The Mohawk Valley Region has teamed up with our Central NY Region to bring you over 80 businesses looking to hire. Go here to see a partial list of businesses and job openings.  Jobseekers can pre-register and upload their resume at nysdolvirtual6.easyvirtualfair.com

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: Public Relations/Marketing Associate                                  City: Utica, NY

Full time for a medical research laboratory. Duties: Plan, develop and implement initiatives supporting the Institution's public relations, communications, and marketing strategies. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field and three to five years of related experience.

Pay: Based on experience. Benefits                                                    Job Order # NY1441508

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Job Title: Central NY and Mohawk Valley Virtual Career Fair             City: Online

Tuesday, December 6^th from 11 am to 2 pm, the Department of Labor’s Central and Mohawk Valley Regions are teaming up for a super-sized Virtual Career Fair. Over 80 businesses will have representatives on hand to chat about current job openings and long-term career opportunities. Register today and don’t miss this exciting event.  

To register: https: //nysdolvirtual6.easyvirtualfair.com      More Info:

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Job Title: Auto Mechanic                                                                     City:  Poland, NY

Full time for a family-owned auto repair center. Duties: Diagnose mechanical problems, repair, and maintain customer vehicles.  Requirements: Five years of experience and own tools. Advanced training in the field including New York State Inspector's license and certifications are a plus.

Pay: $20.00-$25.00/hour based on experience.                                    Job Order # NY1443593

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Job Title: Store Clerk                                                                           City: Utica, NY

Full time for a company that specializes in packing, shipping, printing, and other services. Duties: Scan and ship packages, handle the money drawer, and open and close store when necessary. Requirements: Strong interpersonal skills are a must. Computer knowledge including Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) is preferred. Must be able to stand for several hours at a time and lift up to 50 lbs.

Pay: $15.00-$16.00/hour.                                                                      Job Order # NY1443446

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Job Title: Customer Service Associate                                                             City: Utica, NY

Full time for a local water authority. Duties: Answer customer inquiries dealing with billing and a variety of maintenance and repair issues. Requirements: Associate's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or other related field OR a high school diploma and 2 years of customer service experience resolving customer complaints.

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits.                                                           Job Order # NY1443562

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Job Title: Construction Coordinator                                                     City: Holland Patent, NY

Full time for regional telecommunications company. Duties: Provide engineering and technical support for fiber builds and splicing. Also oversee special projects. Requirements: Associate degree or equivalent experience and at least 2 years of experience splicing single mode fiber optic cables of at least 288 strands required. Must have knowledge of Fiber Installation and OSP Design.

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits.                                                           Job Order # NY1443430

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Job Title: Natural Resource Conservation Technician                         City: Herkimer, NY

Full time a local soil and water conservation district.  Duties: Assist in a wide variety of erosion control, water quality and agricultural field work. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in environmental technology, mechanical or civil engineering, natural resource conservation, or a related field. OR an Associate’s degree and 2 years’ experience in natural resource protection, conservation construction, or surveying.

Pay: $35,000/year. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1443893

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Job Title: Boiler Plant Operator                                                           City: Rome, NY

Full time for an industrial park’s physical plant. Duties: Test and operate hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for heating, cooling and other mechanical systems. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent and a valid NY state driver’s license. Five years' experience in the maintenance and repair of steam and condensate distribution systems preferred.

Pay: $26.00-$30.00/hour. Benefits.                                                        Job Order # NY1443667

In this issue of our Workforce Development Board/Working Solutions newsletter we'll be telling you about NEW hiring events, new FREE learning/training opportunities, incentives for businesses and more!

Plus we've got a lot of success stories to share with you this month. See how our programs have helped local job seekers, and contact us to find out how we can help YOU!

READ IT HERE

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES WITH CIVIL SERVICE

HERKIMER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL Announces Examination Open to the Public: SENIOR ACCOUNT CLERK
Examination #s: 69698

Date of Examination: February 11, 2023

FILING DEADLINE –-
Applications must be received or postmarked by: December 23, 2022

Learn More/View the Announcement

This Thursday, December 1st, from 10:00am to Noon, stop by Herkimer Working Solutions to meet with representatives about local opportunities in the Construction Industry and opportunities at the The Grand.

Where: 320 N. Prospect St., Herkimer, NY

Contact: 315-867-1400

LEARN MORE/SEE OPEN POSITIONS AT THE GRAND

LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES IN CONSTRUCTION/RENOVATION

Hiring Immediately!

Job Description:  Able to do oil changes, brakes, tires, and most other auto repairs.
Must Own Tools? Yes
Job is: Full Time
Work Hours 50
Please check normal work days Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Overtime? Yes
Years of Experience Required 3-5
Will you accept related experience? Yes
Are you on a public transportation route? Yes
Is a driver's license required? Yes
Salary Range 18-25/hour
Pay Frequency Weekly
Is salary negotiable? Yes
Health Insurance? No
Dental Insurance? No
Paid Vacation? Yes
Sick Leave? No
Paid Holidays? Yes

Job Location: 6622 Martin St., Rome, NY

Description of products or services:  Auto repair and tires

Interview Contact Person: Michael Santos

Website Address: http://www.broadwaytireandwheel.com/

See who's looking to HIRE YOU this week! 

Featured Job Opportunities

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 11/21/2022

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 11/22/2022

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 11/23/2022

Upcoming Job Fair

The Department of Labor will be hosting a Virtual Career Fair December 6th. They're teaming up with their Central NY Office so the job fair is bigger than usual-over 80 businesses have already registered. GO HERE to see a partial list of attending businesses and job openings and to register. 

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

Job Title: Equipment Mechanic                                                           City: Whitesboro, NY

Full time for a local equipment rental company. Duties: Make repairs to rental equipment and power tools for both the company and customers.   Requirements: Must have own tools and one year of small engine repair experience.

Pay: $20.00-$24.00/hour. Based on experience.                                   Job Order # NY1443362

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Job Title: Building Manager                                                                City: Rome, NY

Part time for a condominium complex. Duties: Oversee all day-to-day upkeep of the buildings and grounds. Execute approved annual budgets and inspect employees and contractors’ work. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent and one year of experience. Must have a Financial & Management background as well as Supervisory skills.

Pay: $30,000/year.                                                                                Job Order # NY1441262

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Job Title: Water Maintenance Worker                                                 City:  Utica, NY

Full time for a local water authority. Duties: Repair, maintain and replace water mains and other water system components. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Strong mechanical aptitude needed with prior construction experience preferred. CDL license also preferred. Experience operating power tools and heavy equipment such as backhoes, excavators, and dump trucks a plus.

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits.                                                           Job Order # NY1443246

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Job Title: Production Associate                                                           City: Rome, NY

Full time for a global metals manufacturing company. Duties: Material handling, crane operations, forklift operating, machine setup, and quality control, Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. On the job training is provided so manufacturing experience is not required

Pay: Starts at $20.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1443075

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Job Title: Office Assistant/Claims Processor                                                     City: Wampsville, NY

Full time for a county agency. Duties: Assist other billing staff and insurance companies, Medicaid, or third-party insurance payers to resolve outstanding claims. Requirements: Associates Degree, or higher, in Business Administration, Secretarial Science or a closely related field and one year of fulltime paid clerical experience which involved the processing of insurance claims and financial accounts.

Pay: Starts at $19.92/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1443296

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Job Title: Correction Officer                                                                City: Herkimer, NY

Full time for the County Sheriff’s Office. Duties: Enforce rules and regulations governing the custody, security, conduct, discipline, and safety of inmates in a County Correctional Facility. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent and successful completion of New York State Commission of Corrections training prior to completion of probationary period. NYS Driver’s license required.

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits.                                                           Job Order # NY1443350

All Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida Counties, Inc., and Working Solutions Centers will be closed on Thursday, November 24th, in obervance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Office Hours on Friday, November 25th are as follows:

Workforce Development Board: Closed

Utica: Open

Rome: Closed

Wampsville: Closed

Herkimer: Closed

 Please share with your teacher friends!

Duties: Duties include direct instruction, testing/assessment, maintaining accurate record keeping and accountability for student achievement and retention. Seeking candidates with experience teaching or supervising adults and out-of-school youth, with the ability to work with a diverse population to deliver basic academic skill instruction as well as high school equivalency preparation; comfortable teaching adults and out-of-school youth who may have learning difficulties and/or challenging behaviors. Candidates must be self-disciplined and able to work independently.

Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Education and/or Special Education; NYS Teacher Certification preferred. Those without certification must be eligible for Adult Education Certification. Teaching experience, effective verbal communication, and public relations skills a plus.
Salary: $24.00-$29.00/hour + benefits

Contact: Rita Kenyon
Corporate & Community Education Coordinator
BOCES Consortium of Continuing Education

Office: (315) 738 – 7310
Cell: (315) 264 – 1626
Email Address:

Utica ACCESS Site
508 Second Street
Utica, New York

BOCES Website: www.moboces.org

You're invited to an Informational Session on the Impending Minimum Wage Increase and its Impact on Social Security, Presented by Kelly Manley, Disability Resources Coordinator for the Workforce Development Board. 

WHEN/WHERE: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9TH, AT 11AM in The Arc’s Vincent B. Colgan Training Center, 245 Genesee Street, Utica.

PLEASE RSVP BY DEC 7th to Arc Director of Employment Solutions:
Jennifer Dodge:

See who's looking to HIRE YOU this week!

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