St. Joseph Day Worker Center seeks to provide a dignified setting in which to connect workers and employers. We strive for the empowerment of all workers through fair employment, education and job skills training, with the goal of achieving full economic self-sufficiency.

St. Joseph Day Worker Center, East County was founded in 1993 (as the Day Worker Service Center) to address the needs of the day workers in San Jose and to create conditions of dignity for employment. The project was operated by Most Holy Trinity Church under the guidance of Sr. Mary Peter McCusker. At the request of the Board of Directors, the St. Vincent de Paul Society took over operations in July 1998.

We are open Tuesday - Saturday 6:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Jobs can be scheduled for Sunday or Monday if prior arrangements are made.

Worker Services

Jobs that our men and women workers can perform include, but are not limited to: Gardening, moving, construction, painting, landscaping, carpentry, tile work, janitorial, house cleaning, elder care, and special events.

How to Hire Workers

• Come to our office or call us.
• Describe the type of work and quantity of workers required.
• If a specific worker is requested, ask for the worker by name.
• Describe the qualifications needed.
• Tell us the date and time to start work and the estimated number of hours to complete the work (unless the job is permanent).
• Pick up the worker(s) on the scheduled date or give directions to the place of employment.

Frequently asked questions about hiring Day Workers. Pay the worker at the completion of the job. (If you want a worker for a permanent job, please call our office for details.)

NOTE: St. Joseph the Worker Center is a non-profit that charges no fees to employers or workers for its services. If your project requires a City license or permit or is not for your personal benefit, please contact a licensed contractor.

Advantages of Hiring Workers through the Worker Center

• Provides help finding workers for many kinds of jobs (including permanent jobs).
• A registration structure (including a numbering system and a job skills categorization) ensures that a worker is suited for a particular job and that jobs are obtained in an orderly manner.
• A place to interview workers for permanent jobs.
• Bilingual staff can facilitate communication and provide any necessary translation between worker and employer.
• On-site telephone allows prospective employers to call in and inquire as to the availability of workers for a particular job. In addition, workers may be contacted at the center and messages may be left for workers.
• Follow-ups to solicit employer feedback help ensure the quality of the workers that are hired.

Contact Information

After hours, please leave a voicemail message. Our contact information is:

You may call or visit our Center during business hours (see above).

St. Joseph Day Worker Center
749 Story Road
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 993-0837
Fax: (408) 993-0885