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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.

WKTV -“Back2Work” Job Orders for November 30 – December 4, 2020

Monday November 30, 2020

Job Title: Maintenance Technician                                            City: Utica, NY

Full time for a medical device manufacturer. Duties: Troubleshoot, disassemble and repair a wide variety of plant machinery and equipment. Requirements: Associates degree in a Maintenance field or an unrelated Associates degree with at least 3 years’ experience in industrial maintenance.

Pay: Not specified. Benefits.                                                      Job Order #  DE8619945



 Monday November 30, 2020

Job Title: Apprentice Carpenters                                               City: Utica, NY
Full time for a local labor union. Duties: Learn commercial carpentry skills through both on the job and classroom training.  Requirements: High School diploma or the equivalent, drivers’ license and reliable transportation and ability to lift 50 lbs. There will be a virtual Information session on Monday, December 7,2020 at 6:00 pm. This is the first step in the application process. Pre-registration is required.

Pay: Not specified. Benefits                                                       Job Order #  NY1354177




Tuesday December 1, 2020

Job Title: Security Officer- Office Building                               City: Utica, NY

Part time for a local security agency. Duties: Oversee operations at an office building in Utica.

Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age with a valid security guard license. Must be able to to deal with all levels of personnel and the general public in a professional and effective manner.

Pay: $19.30/hour                                                                         Job Order # DE8765940




Tuesday December 1, 2020

Job Title: Housekeeping/Laundry Aide                                      City: Oriskany, NY
Full time for a long-term care facility. Duties: Clean resident rooms and common areas. Assist with both commercial and personal laundry. Requirements: High School diploma or the equivalent.  Individual will be required to pass drug screening and background investigation. Must work well with the elderly.

Pay: $12.50/hour. Benefits.                                                        Job Order #  NY1354579



Wednesday December 2, 2020

Job Title: Streets Superintendent and Water Systems Operator        City: Clayville, NY

Full time for a local village.  Duties: Plowing & mowing, building & grounds maintenance and operating the village water system. Requirements: High School diploma or the equivalent and 4 years of experience. Must have clean driver's license & pass random drug testing.

Pay:  $15.50/hour. Benefits.                                                       Job Order # NY1353828




Wednesday December 2, 2020

Job Title: Purchasing Associate                                                City: Utica, NY

Full time for a local engineering firm.  Duties: Support all departments by identifying and purchasing the highest quality of goods and services at the best prices. Requirements:  Associates Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Management or a related field and at least one year of purchasing experience.

Pay: Not specified.                                                                     Job Order # DE8725876




Thursday December 3, 2020

Job Title: Factory Automation Technician                                 City: Marcy, NY
Full time for the start-up of a new wafer fabrication facility.  Duties: Perform on-site maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs of the Automated Material Handling System. Requirements:  Associates degree in an engineering or technology discipline or equivalent military experience.

Pay: Not specified. Benefits                                                       Job Order #  DE8770250 



Thursday December 3, 2020

Job Title: Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant                                       City: Utica, NY        
Full time for a local health care system. Duties: Collect and process laboratory specimens. Requirements: High School diploma and phlebotomy work experience or successful completion of a phlebotomy course.  Must have a valid NY State driver’s license.

Pay: Not specified. Benefits                                                       Job Order # NY1354691



Friday December 4, 2020

Job Title:  Receptionist                                                              City: Oneida, NY

Full time, seasonal position for a company that provides tax preparation services. Duties: Greet and match clients with the best-suited tax professional for their needs. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must have cash register and computer skills and previous experience in a customer service. Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.

Pay: Not specified.                                                                  Job Order # DE8735143



Friday December 4, 2020

Job Title: Delivery Driver                                                           City: Utica, NY

Part time for an auto parts store. Duties: Deliver parts to commercial customers. Pick and stage parts for customer orders. Requirements: Automotive parts experience is preferred. Must have a valid driver's license and be physically capable of doing the job.

Pay: Not specified.                                                                     Job Order #  DE8765604
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Chamber Alliance of the Mohawk Valley Meeting - December 9, 2020


The Chamber Alliance of the Mohawk Valley is having their monthly meeting on Wednesday, December 9th at 12:00 PM that will include:

- Senator Joseph Griffo

- Senator-Elect Peter Oberacker

- Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon

- Assemblyman Brian Miller

- Assemblyman Robert Smullen

 

The public can attend. RSVP to so that they will have room for all attendees on the Zoom conference call. Secretary Mutchler will confirm attendance and meeting log-in information with all who RSVP.
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WKTV - “Back2Work” Job Orders for November 23 - November 27, 2020

Monday November 23, 2020

Job Title: Production Operators                                                City: Cazenovia, NY

Full time, temp to hire for a precision device manufacturer. Duties: Operate machines to metalize ceramic plates. Requirements: High School diploma and 1 years' experience operating machinery. Must have math skills and be able to use test equipment and read schematics.

Pay: $14.00/hour. Benefits.                                                        Job Order #  NY1354282



 Monday November 23, 2020

Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor                                            City: Herkimer, NY

Full time for long term healthcare facility.  Duties: Oversee the maintenance and security of the building.  Requirements: Minimum 2 years' experience in maintenance supervision. Prior hospital, nursing home or related health facility experience preferred. Clean, valid NYS Driver License required.

Pay:  $15.00-$16.00/hour. Benefits.                                            Job Order #  NY1353664




Tuesday November 24, 2020

Job Title: Welders, Metal Finishers and Fabricators                 City: Frankfort, NY

Full time for a local manufacturer of stainless-steel tanks. Duties: Work includes welding, cutting, forming, finishing and assembling metal parts.  Requirements: Manufacturing experience required. Metal working experience preferred.

Pay: Based on experience. Benefits                                           Job Order #  DE8732674




Tuesday November 24, 2020

Job Title: Journeyman Electricians                                           City: Taberg, NY                                                                   
Full time, contract work for a company that installs solar arrays. Duties: Assemble solar photovoltaic (PV) systems.  Requirements: Candidates must have at least 2 years of prior commercial electrical construction experience. Related experience such as industrial electrician will also be considered.

Pay: Up to $35.00/hour based on experience.                            Job Order #  NY1354323



Wednesday November 25, 2020

Job Title: Accounting Clerk                                                       City: Mohawk, NY

Full time for regional office supply company. Duties: Process accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit and collections transactions. Requirements: High School diploma or the equivalent and one to three months related experience or training. Must have computer and office machine skills.

Pay: Not specified.                                                                     Job Order # NY1354372



Wednesday November 25, 2020

Job Title: Color Matcher                                                            City: Rome, NY

Full time for a company that manufactures high-quality powder coating.  Duties: Identify quality problems in gloss, evenness of finish, and color. Requirements:  Must be able to lift 55 lbs. and have the physical ability to perform the required tasks.

Pay: $15.00/hour.                                                                        Job Order # NY1354368




Thursday November 26, 2020

Job Title: Janitorial Associate                                                   City: Cazenovia, NY
Full time for a local switch manufacturer.  Duties: General cleaning and facility and grounds maintenance. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent and at least 3 years’ related experience or training.

Pay: $15.00/hour, more based on experience. Benefits              Job Order #  NY1353254



Thursday November 26, 2020

Job Title: Supervising Community Health Nurse                       City: Herkimer, NY  
Full time for a local county agency. Duties: Supervise a Licensed Home Care Services Agency and community health programs. Requirements: RN License and 4 years of experience.

Pay: Not specified. Benefits                                                       Job Order # NY1354349



Friday November 27, 2020

Job Title: Warehouse Associates                                               City: Rome, NY

Full time for a regional distribution center. Duties: Move merchandise from area to area using conveyors and power lifts. Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required. Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds.

Pay: $14.25 - $18/hour. Benefits.                                             Job Order # NY1353938



Friday November 27, 2020

Job Title: Analytical Laboratory Technician                              City: Utica, NY

Full time for a chemical compound manufacturer. Duties: Operate analytical instrumentation to analyze samples.  Requirements: Associate's degree in Chemistry. Bachelor's degree in the Sciences preferred.

Must have 3 years’ experience in a chemical or analytical laboratory.

Pay: Not specified. Benefits.                                                      Job Order #  NY1354518
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New York Forward Loan Fund

ESD’s Small Business Division oversees many loan programs including the the New York Forward Loan Fund (NYFLF). NYFLF is an economic recovery loan program aimed at supporting New York State small businesses, nonprofits and small residential landlords survive the economic impacts of the Covid – 19 pandemic.

Eligible small businesses and small residential landlords can apply for a 60-month, no-fee loan with a 3% fixed interest rate; while eligible non-profits can apply for a 60-month, no-fee loan at 2% fixed interest. The maximum loan amount is $100,000. Loan funds can be used for working capital including payroll, operating and emergency maintenance, property taxes, utilities and costs associated with refitting physical space to follow social distancing guidelines. More information is available online at nyloanfund.com.

Businesses that previously received a Paycheck Protection Loan up to $50,000 are now also eligible to apply!
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Helping CNY Get Back To Work

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.

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