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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 August 31 - September 4, 2020

Monday August 31, 2020

Job Title: Seasonal Retail Associates                                       City: Rome, NY

Full time and part time, temporary positions available with a major retailer.  Duties: Vary. Openings include Unloader, Stocker, Deli/Bakery, Personal Shopper and Auto Care Tech.  Requirements: Must be available on weekends and have the physical ability to perform the job. 
Pay: $13.75 - $14.80/hour                                                            Job Order #  NY1348507                                                                       



Monday August 31, 2020

Job Title: Carpenters Apprentice                                               City: Utica, NY

Full time positions for a regional labor union. Duties: Learn to be a carpenter in the commercial construction trade. Requirements: High School diploma or the equivalent and transportation to and from work & school. Drug test required. There will be a virtual information session on Monday, September 14. This is the first step in the application process. You must pre-register by September 7th to participate.

Pay: Not specified. Benefits.                                                      Job Order #  NY1348300                                                                                           



Tuesday September 1, 2020

Job Title: Distribution Center Associates                                 City: Marcy, NY

Full and part time positions with a retail distribution center. Duties:  Moving product through the distribution network to the stores. Requirements: Must be able to perform physically demanding work in a safety -focused environment. There will be a Career Fair on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 from 2 pm to 6 pm at 8827 Old River Road in Marcy. Same Day Hiring Process.

Pay: Up to $18.15/hour. Benefits                                                Job Order #  NY1348208



Tuesday September 1, 2020

Job Title: Community Manager                                                  City: Utica/Rome Area
Full time for a real estate management firm serving diverse neighborhoods. Duties: Managing a local Leasing Office, collecting, recording & depositing rental payments, application fees and security deposits. Requirements: High School Diploma with 3 years' Property Management experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Tax Credit or Subsidized Housing experience preferred.

Pay: $15.00-$17.00/hour.                                                            Job Order #  NY1348479



Wednesday September 2, 2020

Job Title: Grounds and Equipment Technician                          City: Herkimer, NY

Full time for a human service agency with multiple properties. Duties:  Maintaining the grounds of all properties and keeping all outdoor tools and equipment in working order. Requirements: High School Diploma or the equivalent, driver’s license and one-year experience in lawn care, snow removal and equipment maintenance.   Must have basic skills in carpentry, plumbing, electrical and painting.

Pay: Not specified. Benefits                                                       Job Order # DE8352474                                                                                                                                                                             



Wednesday September 2, 2020

Job Title: HVAC Technician                                                       City: Cazenovia, NY

Full time for a family-owned fuel delivery and home heating service company.  Duties:  Work on unique projects that require skills above and beyond everyday HVAC problems. Requirements: High School diploma, valid driver’s license, own tools and a minimum of 1 years’ experience. Company is seeking talented individuals interested in challenging their HVAC knowledge.

Pay: $20.00-$25.00/hr. Benefits.                                                 Job Order #  NY1348736




Thursday September 3, 2020

Job Title: Senior Community Health Nurse                               City: Herkimer, NY                                                                       
Full time for a county agency. Duties: Making patient assessments and amending care plans, evaluating data and planning policies and evidence-based interventions. Requirements: Must have a Bachelors’ degree in nursing from a four-year college and one-year experience OR be licensed as a registered professional nurse and have at least two years’ experience. 
Pay: Not specified. Benefits.                                                      Job Order # NY1348697



Thursday September 3, 2020

Job Title: Systems and Support Administrator                          City: Oneida, NY

Full time for a human service agency serving people with disabilities. Duties: Entry-level position providing technical support and systems administration for the agency’s client end-users, application systems and IT systems infrastructure. Requirements: Associates Degree and the ability to work in multiple IT disciplines.

Pay: Not specified. Benefits.                                                      Job Order #  DE8245231




Friday September 4, 2020

Job Title: Operators/Casters                                                      City: Canastota

Full time for a plastics manufacturer. Duties: Removing finished products from molds, loading molds with raw materials, and being actively engaged in all lean manufacturing activities. Requirements: Ability to use basic quality control tools and to read blueprints. Must be able to read and write English and lift up to 25lbs.

Pay: Not specified. Benefits                                                       Job Order #  NY1348550                                                                                   



Friday September 4, 2020

Job Title: Provisioning Specialist                                              City: Holland Patent, NY 
Full time for an internet, cable and phone service provider. Duties: Provisioning a variety of types of telecommunications orders in support of the customer service and sales departments. Requirements: High School diploma with at least two years' experience in the telecommunications field. Associates degree preferred. Must have strong skills in Microsoft Office including: Word, Excel and Power Point.

Pay: Not specified.                                                                     Job Order #  NY1348405
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Upcoming Training Opportunities at Catholic Charities of Herkimer County

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Lowe's Walk-In Hiring Events


Lowe’s Walk-In Hiring Events are back! The below Lowe’s stores will be conducting walk-in hiring events with on the spot interviews/offers from 9:00 am-6:00 pm every Friday until further notice. They will be executing safe practices such as candidate texting/loudspeaker pages to notify them when they are ready to interview in order to maintain social distancing and reduce crowds in their training rooms. They currently have a large need for full time, part time, AND seasonal associates! They also have a strong need for CDL Drivers in Utica, Rome, New Hartford and Oneida.

 

Online applications can be completed before-hand at https://corporate.lowes.com/careers 

 

  • Utica, NY – 710 Horatio St, Utica, NY 13502 - Hiring CDL Drivers!
  • Rome, NY – 1230 Erie Blvd W, Rome, NY 13440 - Hiring CDL Drivers!
  • Oneida, NY – 1200 Lowe's Dr, Oneida, NY 13421 - Hiring CDL Drivers!
  • Herkimer, NY – 182 Lowes Boulevard, Herkimer, NY 13350
  • New Hartford, NY – 4699 Middle Settlement Rd, New Hartford, NY 13413 - Hiring CDL Drivers!
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WKTV “Back2Work” Job Orders for August 24 – 28, 2020

Monday August 24, 2020

Job Title: Assemblers                                                               City: Sherrill, NY and Munnsville, NY

Full time for a local manufacturer. Duties: Assemble products and components according to specifications. Requirements: High School diploma or the equivalent and 6 months experience. Must be able to stand for an 8 to12 hour shift and lift 25 to 50 lbs. Must be fluent in English and be able to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and do metric system conversions.

Pay: Not Specified                                                                      Job Order #  DE8198146                                                                       



 Monday August 24, 2020

Job Title: Janitorial/Light Maintenance                                      City: Ilion, NY

Part time for a Housing Authority property. Duties: Maintain housekeeping of an apartment building with 112 units. Requirements: High School diploma or the equivalent and one year of janitorial, or related experience. Candidate must have the ability to lift 50 lbs. and operate a carpet cleaning machine. Valid driver's license preferred. Reference check, background check and drug test are required.

Pay: $12.25/hr.                                                                            Job Order #  NY1346900                                                                                                



Tuesday August 25, 2020

Job Title: Proposal Manager-Business Development                 City: Rome, NY

Full time for a cyber and information security firm. Duties: Develop proposals for clients-- from decision to pursue, through the delivery of a fully compliant final product. Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications or a related discipline and 10 years of work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. U.S. Citizenship required.

Pay: Not specified                                                                      Job Order #  DE8335313 



Tuesday August 25, 2020

Job Title: Asset Protection Associate                                        City: Herkimer, NY                                                                       
Full time for a major retailer. Duties: Monitor activities that relate to safety, OSHA Compliance and loss prevention. Respond to assistance requests from customers and associates. Requirements: Must meet state requirements for working in Asset Protection. Must pass an enhanced criminal background check. One-year experience in Security, Military, Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice preferred.

Pay: Not specified. Benefits.                                                      Job Order #  NY1347005                                                                          



Wednesday August 26, 2020

Job Title: CNC Lathe or Mill Operator                                       City: Frankfort, NY

Full time for a high precision engineering machine shop. Duties: Program, set up and operate CNC lathes and mills.  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 offered to qualified candidate. Relocation assistance available.

 Pay: Not specified. Benefits.                                                      Job Order #  NY1348105
                                                                                                                       



Wednesday August 26, 2020

Job Title: Treatment Coordinator                                              City: Oneida, NY

Full time for a Human Services agency.  Duties: Coordinate treatments and therapy services for individuals with disabilities. Schedule appointments and maintain accurate documentation.  Requirements: Bachelor's degree or a Registered Nurse License. One-year experience in a human service setting preferred.

Pay: Not specified. Benefits.                                                      Job Order #  DE8321438




Thursday August 27, 2020

Job Title: Mail Inserter Operator                                                City: Rome, NY
Full time for a commercial printing company. Duties: Operate mail inserting machinery, making sure that all work orders are completed accurately and on schedule. Requirements: High School diploma or the equivalent and six to twelve months of related experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Pay: $15.00/hr.                                                                            Job Order # NY1348203                                                                                                                       



Thursday August 27, 2020

Job Title: Driver                                                                         City: Canastota, NY

Part time for an agency serving senior citizens. Duties: Load and transport food and supplies from the central kitchen to congregate sites and to the homes of older adults Requirements: High School diploma or the equivalent.  Must have a valid driver’s license. Must be dependable and courteous and be able to meet the physical requirements of the job, including the ability to lift 75 pounds.

Pay: Not specified.                                                                     Job Order # NY1348286




Friday August 28, 2020

Job Title: Product Line Engineer                                               City: Wampsville, NY

Full time for a manufacturer of high-performance capacitors Duties: Optimize the use of company equipment, manpower, materials and floor space. Maximize profits on product lines and identify areas needing improvements, Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering and at least three years’ experience as a Product Line Engineer or in a related Engineering position. 
Pay: Not specified.                                                                     Job Order #  DE8323738                                                                                                           



Friday August 28, 2020

Job Title: Supervisor, Dining and Bar                                        City: Hamilton, NY 
Full time for food service company at a local college. Duties:  Supervise food, beverage, and meal service while also overseeing food production.   Requirements: Must have experience as a supervisor in the food service industry. Must be available afternoons, evenings and weekends.

Pay: Not specified. Benefits.                                                      Job Order #  DE8298673
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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.

NY1348300

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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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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