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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 "Back to Work" Job Orders for April 20 – April 24, 2020

Monday April 20, 2020

Job Title: Assembler                                                                  City: Sherrill, NY

Full time for a lawn and garden equipment manufacturer. Duties: Work on an assembly line to complete a variety of complex tasks as different products move along the line. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent and 6 months of experience. The ability to read blueprints and electronic schematics, and math skills that include the ability to make metric conversions required.

Pay: Not specified                                                                      Job Order #  DE7580330



 Monday April 20, 2020

Job Title: Overnight Residence Counselor                                City: Utica, NY

Full time for a local human services agency. Duties: Assist and supervise individuals with disabilities in their day-to-day activities, socialization, recreation and daily living skills development. Requirements: High School Diploma or the equivalent and the ability to lift up to 50lbs. Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License and an acceptable abstract.

Pay: Not specified.                                                                     Job Order # NY1338204                                                                                              



Tuesday April 21, 2020

Job Title: Maintenance Worker                                                  City: Canastota, NY

Full time for a local manufacturer.  Duties: Maintain and repair facilities and equipment. Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent and prior experience in electrical, plumbing and hydraulics. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, stand for long periods of time, lift up to 50 lbs. and be physically able to perform all the required duties.

Pay: Based on experience                                                          Job Order #  NY1334718 



Tuesday April 21, 2020

Job Title: Seasonal Sales Associate                                          City: Utica, NY

Full time for a local home improvement retailer. Duties: Assist customers, stock shelves, load and unload merchandise. Requirements: Six months of experience using a computer AND 6 months of experience using a handheld device like a mobile phone or tablet to enter, access, and output information. Six months of retail experience preferred. Must be able to lift 25 lbs. without assistance.

Pay: Not specified                                                                      Job Order #NY1338355                                                                                                                                                



 Wednesday April 22, 2020

Job Title: Industrial Sewing Machine Operator                         City: Frankfort, NY

Full time for a company that manufactures disposable medical garments. Requirements: Candidates must have one year of experience operating an industrial sewing machine. Hours are Monday through Friday, day shift.

Pay: $11.80 per hour plus piece rate and daily $20 bonus         Job Order #  NY1338664                                                                                                                       



Wednesday April 22, 2020

Job Title: Cook                                                                           City: West Winfield, NY

Full time, year- round for a local barbeque restaurant. Duties: Preparing food orders and ensuring the smooth operation of the kitchen. Requirements: High School diploma or the equivalent and two to four years of related experience or training. Must be able to communicate with servers and other restaurant personnel in a professional manner. Prior full-service restaurant experience preferred.

Pay: Not specified.                                                                     Job Order #  NY1338791




Thursday April 23, 2020

Job Title: Residential Cleaning Technician                                City: Utica and surrounding areas

Full time or part time for a well-established, high quality residential cleaning service. Duties: Detailed cleaning of client homes and small offices. Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. and be physically capable of completing all required tasks. Must have a valid NYS driver's license, a clean driving record, and a reliable clean vehicle with valid auto insurance. Must have a smart phone for access to schedules and instructions.

Pay: $14-$18 per hour depending on experience                        Job Order #  NY1338718                                                                                                      



Thursday April 23, 2020

Job Title: Bookkeeper/HR Administrator                                   City: New Hartford

Part time position with flexible days and hours for a local cleaning company. Duties: Process In-house payroll, payroll taxes, AP/AR, reconciliation, general ledger and sales tax. Requirements: High School diploma and a minimum of 2 years’ experience in office setting. Working knowledge of Quick Books is a must.

Pay: $14-$17 per hour based on experience                               Job Order #  NY1338733




Friday April 24, 2020

Job Title:  Quality Assurance Manager                                      City: Frankfort, NY

Full time or part time for a local precision machine shop. Duties: Inspect finished products to ensure conformance to standards. Requirements:  High School diploma and a minimum of 2 years’ experience. Knowledge of AS9100/ISO9001 Quality Standards, CMM experience and manual inspection experience required. Must be able to read and interpret drawings. GD&T knowledge is a plus.

Pay: Based on experience. Benefits                                           Job Order # NY1338742                                                                                                                                                                                            



Friday April 24, 2020

Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator                                         City: Rome, NY

Full time for a local trucking and excavating contractor. Duties: Operate heavy equipment to assist with heavy construction for septic, sidewalks, landscaping, etc. Requirements: Valid NY State driver's license, high school diploma or the equivalent and 5 years of experience. Reference, security check, physical, drug test and equipment test required.

Pay: Depends on experience.                                                     Job Order # NY1338710                                                                                                  
 
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WKTV “Back2Work” Job Orders for April 13 – April 17, 2020

Monday April 13, 2020

Job Title: Apprentice Carpenter                                                 City: Various Locations

Full time for a regional labor union. Duties: Learn to be a carpenter in the commercial construction trade.  On-the-job training will allow you to work while you learn and develop your skills. Requirements:  Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and have a HS diploma or GED, a valid driver license and reliable transportation to and from statewide work sites. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay: Not specified                                                                      Job Order #  NY1338322 



 Monday April 13, 2020

Job Title: Assistant Groundskeeper                                          City: Little Falls, NY

Full time, seasonal position for a local golf course and event center. Duties: Maintain the golf course grounds, tools, and equipment. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent and one year’s experience in grounds maintenance. Experience maintaining groundskeeping machinery, and basic skills in carpentry, plumbing, electrical and painting preferred.  Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required.

Pay: Not specified.                                                                     Job Order # DE7920245                                                                             



Tuesday April 14, 2020

Job Title: Project Support Administrative Assistant                 City: Poland, NY

Full time for a local construction company.  Duties: Provide administrative support to the estimators and project managers from bidding to contract execution. Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of administrative support experience; a college degree is a plus. Valid driver's license and   pre-employment drug test required. Working knowledge of Sage 100 Contractor or other accounting software system is a plus.

Pay: $14.50-$17.50 per hour based on experience                      Job Order # NY1338464



Tuesday April 14, 2020

Job Title: Cleaner                                            City: New Hartford, Cazenovia, Oneida, NY

Part time for a local environmental services company. Duties: Perform general cleaning duties. Must be dependable, professional, and detail oriented.  Work may be in retail and office locations.  Requirements:  Must have good communication skills and some customer service experience. Business conducts a background check and drug test.  Driver's license and own reliable transportation to work sites required.

Pay: $12.75-$13.75 per hour                                                       Job Order #NY1338355                                                                       



Wednesday April 15, 2020

Job Title: Engineering Technician                                             City: Utica, NY

Full time, seasonal position for a local engineering support firm. Duties: Provide field and laboratory sampling and testing of construction materials including soil, concrete, masonry, structural steel and Hot Mix Asphalt. Relevant experience and certification required. Strong organizational skills and basic mathematics abilities are a prerequisite.

 Pay: Not specified                                                                      Job Order #  DE7924735                                                                                                                            



Wednesday April 15, 2020

Job Title: Nursing Assistant                                                      City: Utica, NY

Full time, entry-level positions available with a local long- term care facility. Duties: Provide nursing home residents with direct care and help with activities of daily living. Requirements: No training or experience necessary. Now hiring candidates for paid in-house training as Certified Nursing Assistants. This is a good opportunity to begin a rewarding career in a recession-proof industry.

Pay: Not specified. Benefits.                                                      Job Order # DE7923773




Thursday April 16, 2020

Job Title: CDL-A Transport Driver                                             City: Vernon, NY

Full time for a local food and beverage processing plant. Duties: Deliver products and maintain logs and trip records. Requirements: Must be able to safely operate Class A equipment, must have 5 years’ experience and a doubles endorsement. High school graduate preferred. Must be able to read, write and communicate in English. Must be able to perform accurate math computations and be physically capable of performing all job duties.

Pay: Not specified. $5000 Sign on Bonus                            Job Order #  DE7922099                                                                                                                       



Thursday April 16, 2020

Job Title: CASAC Trainee                                                          City: Utica, NY

Part time for a local Human Services provider. Duties: Coordinate and implement direct substance abuse clinical services for clients. Requirements:  Acquisition and maintenance of CASAC trainee certification.

Must have a Certificate of Completion for 350 hours of Alcohol and Substance education and

intermediate skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Electronic Medical Records (EMR).

Current, clean and valid New York State driver’s license, preferred.

Pay: Not specified                                                                      Job Order #  DE7924816

 



Friday April 17, 2020

Job Title: Assembler                                                                  City: Utica, NY

Full time for a local manufacturer of paper products. Duties: Catch and feed various machines. Operate small hand or power tools. Set Up, assemble, fill, sort and stack boxes, packing crates, skids, pallets and various subassemblies. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent and one to three months of related experience or training. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Pay: Not specified                                                                      Job Order # DE7923481                                                                                                                                                                                           



Friday April 17, 2020

Job Title: Food and Beverage Team Leader                                City: New Hartford, NY

Full time for a national retailer. Duties: Supervise the Food and Beverage Team, ensuring product is fresh, in stock, available and accurately priced and signed on the sales floor. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age or older with a High school diploma or equivalent. Previous retail or food experience is preferred, but not required. Ideal candidate will have a strong interest and knowledge of the Food & Beverage business.

Pay: Not specified                                                                      Job Order # DE7924059                                                                       
 
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Self Employed UI Guide

PUA has extended eligibility for individuals who have traditionally been ineligible for UI benefits, including independent contractors and self-employed individuals. Please note, you cannot apply for PUA, until you have been determined ineligible for UI benefits. You must apply for UI before you apply for PUA.

IMPORTANT: If you are self-employed, you may now file for UI benefits online. See guidance on how to file a UI claim if you are self-employed:  https://www.labor.ny.gov/ui/pdfs/self-employed-ui-guide.pdf.

 
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Federal CARES Act Information

The federal CARES Act was signed into law March 27, 2020. The Act provides enhanced Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) for New Yorkers.

The NYSDOL website has updated information to share: https://www.labor.ny.gov/ui/cares-act.shtm.
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Small Business Owners can now apply for disaster assistance

Small business owners in all U.S. states, Washington D.C., and territories are currently eligible to apply for a long term low-interest loan due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

The SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan program provides small businesses with working capital loans of up to $2 million that can provide vital economic support to small businesses to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue they are experiencing.

You can apply for disaster assistance online or via mail. For questions, please contact the Customer Service Center at 1-800-659-2955 or (TTY) (800) 877-8339.

Click here to apply online
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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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