Now Hiring: Jobs in Plainview Area: Feb. 29,

There is a general appearance of more jobs opening up in the area, an anecdotal indication that the economy is turning around.

It's also the first quarter, when employers typically get the green light to hire.

We've found these job openings in the immediate Plainview area: For a complesting, click on the links in blue:

Now Hiring:

Environmental Services Aide

Location: Plainview Hospital
Job Description: The Environmental Services Aide is essential to North Shore-LIJ's mission to provide excellent service for our patients. By performing general cleaning functions, the Environmental Services Aide maintains a safe and clean atmosphere, and creates presentable surroundings for our guests and team members.
Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalency required, minimum of one (1) year experience in an industrial or hospital setting and communication effectively in English.

Tax Manager

Location: Syosset
Job Description: implement tax strategies that align with cliets' business objectives, corporate tax, pass-through entities, S Corps and industry focus, provide timely and high-quality services and work products that exceed client expectations.
Requirements: 7+ years federal corporate tax experience, CPA license, excellent managerial skills.

Ultimate Hoops League Coordinator

Location: Syosset
Job Description: manage UH league games and perform court set-up prior to all games, ensure that game statistics are recorded accurately with all game related information.
Requirements: High school diploma/GED, experience coaching or playing basketball, ability to read and interpret documents like safety rules, instructions, etc.

Sales Representative / Business Development Manager

Location: Syosset
Job Description: help create and develop new business opportunities using a consultative selling approach.
Requirements: excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, ability to establish and maintain effective relationships and display courtesy and sensitivity.

Sales Coordinator

Location: Woodbury
Job Description: maintain client prospect database and create reports, create sales proposals for client prospects based on information provided by sales staff, prepare and maintain sales contracts.
Requirements: 1-2 years working experience with the company, excellent written and verbal communication skills, self-initiative and creativity.

Secretary / Data Entry

Location: Woodbury
Job Description: data entry of patient demographics, faxing, heavy phone calls, interaction with client physicians, Provide high quaility service as liasion between various departments.
Requirements: interpersonal skills required, positive attitude, at least 3 years experience.

Insurance Sales Consultant

Location: Woodbury
Job Description: handle average of 15-25 inbound sales calls per day in a call center environment, be an expert on GEICO products and benefits and use that expertise to close, sales, gather information from prospective policyholders.
Requirements: High school diploma/GED, previous sales and/or customer service experience, strong computer, typing and grammar skills.