Day Worker Center of Mountain View

Michelle D.

It's easy to hire workers from the center.if you go in and sit down and tell him what you need they will assign people for your task.

Bonnie S.

I needed some help to move big pieces of furniture in and out of my apt on the same day. I was getting new carpet installed and it was on a weekday, so hard to have friends help. I reserved online for 2 workers in the AM and 2 workers in the PM. They came, moved my stuff in less than an hour and even made sure there were pads to cover the pieces that needed to be protected.
The guys were pleasant, professional, courteous and very nice. I was home alone and I never felt threatened or unsafe as a single woman. I am going to have the day worker center paint my spare room, and hang my TV!!!
I am so pleased to have great workers available and support my community at the same time!!
THANKS GUYS!!!!

Barbara G.

I've used your gardeners several times and I've always had hard workers and positive results! Each worker labors 2 to 3 hours and fills up 3 to 4 large trash cans of yard waste! I plan to hire a house cleaner next and I expect the same kind of hard work and positive results (although I hope not 3 to 4 cans of waste!) I love that this center provides these workers with meals and English lessons and other assistance to help them get along in our culture. Although I need to provide transportation to and from my home in Sunnyvale to your center, your rates are very fair and offset the travel time and cost. I would love to hear more about what happens to your workers over time and maybe this is on your web page. Thank you!... Barbara

Mark S.

Since moving to the bay area four years ago, I have used laborers for yard work from the DWCMV eight or nine times and they have never disappointed.

Positives:

-Most of the guys who work there treat it as a second job. They don't just blow in to town for the short term. In fact, yesterday I had some guys come haul wood, and one of the workers (Favian) had been here before about a year ago. So, it just feels so much safer than having a few guys pile in to your car at Home Depot.

-Treated right, they work hard!!

Negatives:

-Arranging travel to and from the center can be a bit of a hassle. I usually send an Uber and since I am in Los Gatos that can add about $60 to the daily fee, and then I call them with a description of the car when the Uber arrives. But I don't pay wages while they are in the Uber.

-I wouldn't recommend the center for skilled labor. It is probably too difficult for them to match up your requests with their labor force. On any given day, they may not know who will show up.

Other notes:

-I usually pay them $20 an hour, and I buy them lunch and pay their wages during lunch. If it is super hot or they work exceptionally hard, I usually give each guy an extra 20 to 50 bucks at the end of a 7- or 8-hour day.

-The guys really prefer longer days. There isn't much interest in coming to you for just 2 hours. So I wait until I have a full day. Furthermore, I have found that when you request more than one worker that they work really well together and stay happy and motivated. Teamwork is the key!

-Lastly, if you treat them with respect, you will reap dividends. Let them take breaks, offer water, and let them know about access to the bathroom. I have had laborers who were government workers, professors, and tradesman back in their home countries. And don't be afraid to roll up your sleeves and work with them. These aren't just guys you can throw out in the hot sun to work back-breaking labor while you sip lemonade in the shade. :-)

Livia P.

There are not enough stars available on the Yelp review form to do justice to this extraordinary organization. I have employed Day Workers several times over the years and I have always been delighted with the experience of working with the people who were selected to help me. The workers were, without exception, careful and efficient; they went about the job cheerfully and were a pleasure to employ. Some people who,with with the Center do not speak English, others do. I have always specified if my job is complex enough to require the communication of non-obvious instructions. I have always been paired with someone who can understand English well enough to carry out necessary tasks competently. Please call o. The Day Workers if you need help. They will help you and you will be contributing to the success of a unique and valuable institution. One, I a, proud to have in my community.

Marla H.

I had an excellent experience recently when I hired someone to help me with general cleaning on the outside of my house. He was courteous, professional, and worked hard to accomplish what I needed to have done in the time we had together. I wish I had given this center a try sooner. It is well run and the people have a wide range of expertise so regardless of the work you need, there is most certainly someone there who can help you. I plan to use them again on a semi regular basis to help me out with tasks I can't do on my own.

Sylvie B.

What a waste of money these day workers are. After 2 days and $500 with 2 of their workers attempting to put together a child's climbing frame, we have 4 unsteady poles erected. That's it. That's all. Have never been so ripped off or disappointed. These people are clowns. Look at the photo. THAT took 2 full days. Do not hire people from here unless you're just doing it for the charity.... because useful they are not.

Sarah H.

We needed some extra help demoing our flooring, and I finally found the Day Worker Center on Yelp after being disappointed with other online options. The Center was very professional and contacted me right away with a match, and the worker who helped us was very hard working and courteous. We ended up hiring him again for an extra day so that we could ""power through"" the renovation work.

We really like the concept of the Day Worker Center (vs hiring someone off the street at Home Depot), since it provides a safe environment for both parties, with wages set/negotiated up front, and with 100% of the monies going to the worker. Would definitely recommend the Center and use them in the future.

Rita N.

I had intense home cleaning after electric work which left much dust and prior to painting. They moved furniture, cleaned the house and scrubbed everything in kitchen from ceiling to floors. This was my first time and I was pleased. I picked them up and returned them. I provided bottled water, orange juice, gator aide and sandwiches from Subway. I was told I should pay each one $17/hr. I gave each $20 per hr as they were better than any cleaning service I have ever had.
I am so glad I didn't get the homeless person in previous review that smelled of cigarette smoke. I can not tolerate the smoke.

Elizabeth C.

I had an excellent experience working with one of the employees of day worker center of Mountain View. He arrived with all of his own tools and was very proficient in plumbing and carpentry. There were a couple of missing pieces and I gave him some money to go to Home Depot to get them and he returned promptly with the needed pieces the change and a receipt. Overall it was an excellent experience and I would definitely call on them again when I am in need of a helping hand.
All of the staff there are very helpful and kind and they are doing excellent work for all of us!!