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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.

Carpenters' Local 277 is Hiring Apprentices - Info Session Coming Up

Carpenters’ Local #277 is again recruiting Apprentice Carpenters. They will hold an Information Session on September 14, 2020. The Information Session is the 1st step in the hiring process. Candidates will need to pre-register by Monday September 7, 2020.

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Apprentice Carpenter.

The North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters' Apprenticeship Program is conducting an ongoing recruitment for 20 Carpenter Apprentices. THE NEXT INFORMATION SESSION IS ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2020.  Learn to be a carpenter in commercial construction trade. On-the-job training allows you to work and learn to develop your skills.
  • Various job locations.
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
  • Have a HS diploma or GED
  • A valid driver license and reliable transportation to and from statewide work sites.
  • Use of hand tools/power tools.
  • Must provide own hand tools.
  • Will be working outside in all types of conditions.
  • Must pass DRUG TEST.
  • Must join union.
  • Full time, work hours vary.
  • Workdays are Monday to Friday.
  • Overtime.
  • Related experience accepted.
  • Trainee accepted.
  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Must be physically able to perform the work required as determined by the applicant attesting to the required qualifications as listed on the Apprentice Application.
  • Must have reliable transportation to and from work & school.
  • If applicant is a veteran, a copy of DD 214 is required after offer of employment or indenture.
  • Must take a drug test provided by the Apprentice Program, upon acceptance and paid for by the NASRCC's Apprenticeship Program.
PLEASE NOTE THE NEW APPLICATION PROCESS: YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE INFORMATION SESSION SEPTEMBER 14, 2020. PRE REGISTRATION MUST BE COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 7, 2020. Go to the website, www.nasctf.org, there is a bright yellow box with the details and a list of locations. Choose the location closest to your current residence and just click on the link.( For Utica/Rome and the Mohawk Valley area, choose "Rochester/Syracuse/Buffalo".) It will automatically open to a pre-registration form. Complete and submit the form. Shortly after registering on the website - you will be sent more detailed information.

Remember to pre-register by September 7th!
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WKTV “Back2Work” Job Orders for August 17 - August 21, 2020

Monday August 17, 2020

Job Title: Sales Account Manager                                             City: New Hartford, NY

Full time for a consulting company specializing in energy efficiency. Duties: Develop business relationships through selling lighting solutions to commercial office buildings, schools, hotels and manufacturers. Requirements: High School diploma or the equivalent, College graduate preferred.  Must have 2 years of relevant sales experience. Outside sales preferred. Will train suitable candidates.

Pay: $16.23 - $19.23/hr. plus commission, car and expenses     Job Order #  NY134473



 Monday August 17, 2020

Job Title: Facilities Technician                                                  City: Utica, NY

Full time, third shift for a large insurance group. Duties: Perform preventative maintenance and repair services on HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.  Requirements: High school diploma and a two-year degree in a Building Operations related field or equivalent experience. 5+ years’ experience in a Building Operations or Facilities Maintenance discipline preferred. Snow removal experience and driver's license required.

Pay: Not specified.                                                                     Job Order #  NY1342469                                                                                        



Tuesday August 18, 2020

Job Title: Teacher’s Assistant                                                    City: Clinton, NY

Part time for a private pre-school. Duties: Work as a Teacher’s Assistant caring for 3 and 4-year-old children. Requirements: High School diploma or the equivalent preferred. Experience is preferred. Background check and are physical required.

Pay: $11.80/hr.                                                                            Job Order # NY1348074



Tuesday August 18, 2020

Job Title: Certified Nurse Aide Trainee                                     City: Herkimer, NY
Full and part time positions available, all shifts, for a local long-term care facility. Duties: Care for residents and assist with daily living skills. Requirements: High School diploma or the equivalent. Paid training classes provided. Five-week course includes the NYS Certification Testing Fee. When you are ready to advance your career, business offers 100% Tuition Assistance for BOCES LPN School.

Pay: Not specified. Benefits.                                                      Job Order # NY1346872



Wednesday August 19, 2020

Job Title: Clerk                                                                          City: Utica, NY

Full time, long-term position with a local agency through a talent acquisition company. Duties: Open and sort incoming mail, review applications to ensure proper documentation is submitted, process mailings, and perform other clerical duties. Requirements: High School diploma and one year of prior office experience. Must have basic Microsoft Office skills and Data Entry experience

 Pay: $14 -$16/hour.                                                                     Job Order #  NY1344806                                                                                                           



Wednesday August 19, 2020

Job Title: Clean Energy Coordinator                                         City: Mohawk, NY

Full time for a local economic development agency.  Duties: Provide outreach and technical assistance to communities interested in clean energy planning.  Requirements: Masters’ Degree in urban planning, environmental science or a related field and three years' experience in sustainability and energy planning, or, a Bachelors’ Degree in one of those fields and five years' experience. Driver's license required.

Pay: $50,000-$60,000/year plus full benefits.                              Job Order #  NY1344811




Thursday August 20, 2020

Job Title: Experienced Sewing Machine Operator                     City: Frankfort, NY
Full time, day shift for a disposable garment manufacturer. Duties: Operate an industrial sewing machine to produce various protective garments for healthcare workers. Requirements: One year of experience operating an industrial sewing machine.

Pay: $11.80 per hour + Piece Rate and a $20/day bonus            Job Order # NY1338664                                                                                                                      



Thursday August 20, 2020

Job Title: Production Associates                                               City: Cazenovia, NY

Full time for a local manufacturer. Duties: Assemble small metal and plastic components into finished electromechanical switches for the automotive, power tool and appliance industries.  Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. One to three years’ related experience and/or training a plus.

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.

Pay: $13.50 per hour. Sign-on Bonus: $400. Benefits.               Job Order #  NY1344833




Friday August 21, 2020

Job Title: Receptionist                                                               City: Herkimer

Full time for busy optometrist’s office. Duties: Greet patients, answer phones, schedule appointments, complete data entry for patient information and insurances, assist with processing electronic claims online.  Requirements: High School diploma or the equivalent. Optical/medical office experience is desirable, but business will consider candidates with good customer service skills.

 Pay: Not specified. Benefits.                                                      Job Order #  NY1346931                                                                                                         



Friday August 21, 2020

Job Title: Development Coordinator                                          City: Utica, NY 
Full time for a non-profit community organization. Duties: Coordinate fundraising efforts with business partners and assist with other fundraising events and activities.  Requirements: Bachelor's Degree preferred. Minimum 1 year of fundraising or sales experience required. 3+ year's fundraising or sales experience preferred. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Power Point.

Pay: Not specified.                                                                     Job Order #  NY1344750
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WKTV “Back2Work” Job Orders for August 10 - August 14, 2020

Monday August 10, 2020

Job Title: Bottle Line Operator                                                  City: Rome, NY

Full time for a local bottling operation. Duties: Set up and operate machines to bottle various food products. Requirements: High School diploma or the equivalent and one year of work experience.  Must be able to read and write in English and occasionally lift 25 lbs. Will train suitable candidates. Drug test required.

Pay: $12.00/hour plus benefits.                                                  Job Order #  NY1344626 



Monday August 10, 2020

Job Title: Carpenter                                                                   City: Stratford, NY

Full time for a local home improvement company. Duties: Lead construction crew to complete residential home improvement projects. Requirements:  Must have knowledge of all aspects of construction from foundations to framing. Valid driver's license required. 
Pay: $18/hour based on experience.                                           Job Order #  NY1344606                                                                         



Tuesday August 11, 2020

Job Title: Machine Operator                                               City: Camden, Rome and Oneida, NY

Full time positions for a local manufacturer at several of their facilities. Duties: Set up and operate machines to manufacture various kinds of wire. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years old with a High School diploma or the equivalent. 1 year of experience operating industrial production equipment is preferred. Must be able to lift 50 lbs., have basic math skills and be able to speak, read and write English.

Pay: $16-$17.50 /hour plus benefits.                                          Job Order #  NY1344633   



Tuesday August 11, 2020

Job Title: Bookkeeper/HR Administrator                    City: New York Mills, NY

Part time for a commercial cleaning company. Duties: Payroll, payroll taxes, accounts payable/receivable and general office work. Requirements: High School diploma and a minimum of 2 years’ experience in office setting. Working knowledge of QuickBooks is a must.

Pay: $14-$17/hour                                                                       Job Order #  NY1344587                                                                                                                                                  



Wednesday August 12, 2020

Job Title: Warehouse Associates                                               City: Rome, NY

Full time, 2nd and 3rd shift for a large regional distribution center. Duties: Use conveyors and power lifts to load and unload trailers and move merchandise from area to area throughout the building. Requirements:

High school diploma or the equivalent preferred. Previous warehouse experience preferred. Must be able to lift 70 pounds.

 Pay: $14.25-$18.00/hour plus benefits                                        Job Order #  NY1344503
                                                                                                                       



Wednesday August 12, 2020

Job Title: Driver (Nights and Weekends)                                   City: Herkimer, NY

Part time for a local auto parts store. Duties: Deliver parts to customers, pick and stage parts for customer orders, and pick up returns. Requirements: Valid New York driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. Basic math skills and good customer service skills required.

Pay: Not specified.                                                                     Job Order #  DE8268778




Thursday August 13, 2020

Job Title: Industrial Facilities Technician                                  City: Marcy, NY

Full time for a high-tech electronics and semiconductor manufacturing operation. Duties: Perform facilities maintenance in a challenging, evolving, and fast- paced environment. Requirements: Must have 5 to 7 years of experience as a technician performing electrical, HVAC, or mechanical maintenance. Associate degree in relevant technical field preferred but not required. Must have valid driver’s license and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Pay: Not specified                                                                      Job Order # DE8258551                                                                                                                      



Thursday August 13, 2020

Job Title: School Bus Drivers and Trainees                        City: Utica, Rome, Herkimer and Oneida

Part time, split shift for a local transportation company. Duties: Drive school busses or receive free, paid CDL B training to become a driver. Requirements: Must be at least 21, have a High School diploma or the equivalent, valid driver’s license and 1 year of driving experience. Physical, background check and drug test required.

Pay: Not specified. Benefits.                                                      Job Order # NY1344714




Friday August 14, 2020

Job Title:  Desktop Support Technician                                     City: Rome, NY

Full time for a local IT company. Duties: Provide basic hardware repair of personal computers and peripherals. Perform configurations, installations, diagnostics, upgrades, repairs and preventive maintenance. Requirements: An Associate degree and 5 or more years of experience.

Pay: Not specified                                                                      Job Order #  DE8258281                                                                                                                       



Friday August 14, 2020

Job Title: Medical Receptionist                                                   City: Oneida, NY

Full time for a local medical practice. Duties: Greet and assist patients in a prompt, courteous and professional manner. Candidate will be cross trained in all aspects of reception. Requirements: Strong interpersonal skills, experience with multi-line phone systems, knowledge of medical terminology and experience with an EMR system.

Pay: Not specified.                                                                     Job Order #  DE8271598

 
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Chamber Alliance of the Mohawk Valley Mayors Round-table - August 18, 2020


The Mohawk Valley Chamber Alliance is holding a Mayor's round-table on Tuesday, August 18 from noon - 1:00 pm on ZOOM. The meeting will feature the Mayors from Little Falls, Oneida, Oneonta, Rome and Utica. The meeting will include a Q&A discussion and the public is invited. Please RSVP to if you are interested.
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WKTV “Back2Work” Job Orders for August 3 - August 7, 2020

Monday August 3, 2020

Job Title: Baker                                                                          City   Frankfort, NY

Full time for a local commercial bakery. Duties: Shape and cut dough for bread and roll orders while maintaining a clean and neat work environment. Requirements: Baking experience helpful, but not necessary.  Must be at least 18 years old to operate equipment in this job. High School equivalency preferred, but not required. Must be able to follow both written and spoken instructions in English.

Pay: $11.80 per hour.                                                                 Job Order #  NY1344185



 Monday August 3, 2020

Job Title: Engineering Intern                                                     City: Utica, NY

Full time for a construction services company. Duties: Provide quality assurance sampling, monitoring, and/ inspection on construction sites and conduct standardized tests on materials in the lab.  Requirements: Enrollment in an engineering/construction materials or environmental college program. Company provides training, certification and opportunity for advancement.

Pay: Not specified.                                                                     Job Order # NY1344198



Tuesday August 4, 2020

Job Title: Picker/ Packer                                                            City: Sherrill, NY

Full time for a local distribution company. Duties: Preparing orders for shipping. Requirements: Candidate must be able to lift 50 lbs., work on their feet and have basic computer skills.

 Pay: Not specified.                                                                     Job Order #  NY1344057    



Tuesday August 4, 2020

Job Title: Corrections Officer Trainee                        City: Marcy, NY and various other locations

Full time for various facilities state-wide. Duties: As a Correction Officer you would be responsible for the custody, security and safety of criminal offenders in New York State Correctional Facilities. Requirements: Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment with a High School Diploma or the equivalent. Application deadline is August 31, 2020.

Pay: Starts at $43, 937 plus benefits.                                         Job Order #  NY1344313                                                                       



Wednesday August 5, 2020

Job Title: Call Center Reps - Work from Home                          City: Utica, NY

Full time for a regional auto club. Duties: Take road service calls, explain membership benefits and road- side assistance policies and procedures. Requirements: Experience handling inbound or outbound calls in a call center environment, at least 1 year of customer service experience, computer skills and internet access.

 Pay: Not specified.                                                                     Job Order #  NY1344265                                                                                                                     



Wednesday August 5, 2020

Job Title: Chef/Line Cook                                                          City: Little Falls, NY

Full time for a local restaurant. Duties: Prep and cook menu items. Ensure all food orders are completed correctly. Keep kitchen area clean and organized. Requirements: 1 to 2 years' experience or training in a similar restaurant setting.  Everything from the pizza dough to the pasta is created from scratch daily. Pizza experience would be a plus.

Pay: Not specified.                                                                     Job Order #  NY1344331




Thursday August 6, 2020

Job Title: Farm Hands                                                                City: Poland, NY

Full time for a local dairy farm. Duties: Milking, haying and more. Requirements: Will consider interested applicants willing and able to do farm labor. Experienced applicants should have milking experience, tie stall or milking parlor experience preferred.  Ability to operate skid steer, tractor and mixer wagons a plus.

Pay: Starts at $12/hr. More for experienced workers.                Job Order #  NY1341606                                                                                                                   



Thursday August 6, 2020

Job Title: Administrative Assistant                                           City: Marcy, NY

Full time for a company moving to the area in the near future. Duties: Support engineering leaders in the day-to-day operations of the department. Support finance related duties such as AP/AR, estimating and payroll. Perform general office work. Requirements: Associate degree and at least 1 year of experience in an administrative, bookkeeping or accounting function.

Pay: Not specified.                                                                     Job Order #  1344243




Friday August 7, 2020

Job Title:  Summer Youth Employment Supervisor                   City: Utica, NY

Part time, short term position-- approximately 26 hours per week through August 28th. Duties: Organize and oversee work projects, enforce safety rules, mentor youth.  Requirements: High School diploma or the equivalent and a valid driver’s license. Ideal for college students or retirees.

Pay: $13.50/hr.                                                                            Job Order #  NY1344356                                                                                                                



Friday August 7, 2020

Job Title: Assistant Store Manager                                             City: Rome, NY

Full time for a discount clothing outlet. Duties: Managing the store and supervising employees in the absence of the Store Manager. Requirements: High School diploma or the equivalent and at least 6 months of retail experience. Training provided.

Pay: Not specified                                                                      Job Order #  NY1344467

 
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