Lawn & Garden Enthusiast
Ace Hardware, Fort Collins, CO, United States
Lawn & Garden Enthusiast
Downtown Ace Hardware - Fort Collins, CO
35-40 Hours per Week | Weekends Required (In-Season)
Downtown Ace Hardware is looking for a knowledgeable, motivated Lawn & Garden team member who enjoys helping customers grow, improve, and
maintain their indoor and outdoor spaces. If you're the person friends ask about irrigation, plant health, pest control, or which fertilizer to use - or you're eager to become that person - we'd love to meet you.
While our preference is to hire long-term team members, we recognize that some strong candidates may be available for the summer season only. If you bring reliability, initiative, and strong availability during our busiest months, we encourage you to apply.
What You'll Do
Provide hands-on, solution-based customer service in Lawn & Garden Assist customers with irrigation systems, lawn care products, fertilizers, pesticides, rodent and insect control, and outdoor power equipment. Support customers with live plant selection, plant care advice, watering schedules, soil health, and troubleshooting plant issues Maintain healthy, well-cared-for live plant displays Keep outdoor and garden areas clean, organized, and fully stocked Support seasonal transitions Assist throughout the store as needed beyond Lawn & Garden This is an active, fast-paced department - especially during peak spring and summer months. What We're Looking For
Strong working knowledge of lawn and garden products, including: Irrigation
Fertilizers and soil health
Pesticides and herbicides
Rodent and insect control
Lawn and garden tools
Outdoor power equipment
Live plant care and maintenance OR a solid foundation with the ability and motivation to quickly learn and confidently educate customers
Strong attention to detail Initiative - you look for what needs to be done Reliable attendance, especially on weekends Positive, solution-focused communication Schedule & Availability
35-40 hours per week Weekends are required during peak Lawn & Garden season Store Hours:
Monday-Saturday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Team members work a variety of shifts including mornings and evenings Strong preference for candidates available both weekend days during spring and summer. Flexible availability preferred Flexible start dates Physical Requirements
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. regularly Comfortable climbing ladders Willingness to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions Ability to move merchandise such as bags of soil, fertilizer, propane tanks, lawn tools, equipment, and plant materials Compensation & Benefits
$16-$19 per hour depending on
experience
Generous employee discount
Medical, Dental, and Eye Insurance available for qualifying employees
401k for qualifying employees
Paid time off for qualifying employees
This job posting will remain open until filled
Downtown Ace Hardware
215 S. College Ave.
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 224-4437 Supplemental pay
Other Benefits Flexible schedule Paid time off Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance 401(k) Employee discount
Downtown Ace Hardware - Fort Collins, CO
35-40 Hours per Week | Weekends Required (In-Season)
Downtown Ace Hardware is looking for a knowledgeable, motivated Lawn & Garden team member who enjoys helping customers grow, improve, and
maintain their indoor and outdoor spaces. If you're the person friends ask about irrigation, plant health, pest control, or which fertilizer to use - or you're eager to become that person - we'd love to meet you.
While our preference is to hire long-term team members, we recognize that some strong candidates may be available for the summer season only. If you bring reliability, initiative, and strong availability during our busiest months, we encourage you to apply.
What You'll Do
Provide hands-on, solution-based customer service in Lawn & Garden Assist customers with irrigation systems, lawn care products, fertilizers, pesticides, rodent and insect control, and outdoor power equipment. Support customers with live plant selection, plant care advice, watering schedules, soil health, and troubleshooting plant issues Maintain healthy, well-cared-for live plant displays Keep outdoor and garden areas clean, organized, and fully stocked Support seasonal transitions Assist throughout the store as needed beyond Lawn & Garden This is an active, fast-paced department - especially during peak spring and summer months. What We're Looking For
Strong working knowledge of lawn and garden products, including: Irrigation
Fertilizers and soil health
Pesticides and herbicides
Rodent and insect control
Lawn and garden tools
Outdoor power equipment
Live plant care and maintenance OR a solid foundation with the ability and motivation to quickly learn and confidently educate customers
Strong attention to detail Initiative - you look for what needs to be done Reliable attendance, especially on weekends Positive, solution-focused communication Schedule & Availability
35-40 hours per week Weekends are required during peak Lawn & Garden season Store Hours:
Monday-Saturday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Team members work a variety of shifts including mornings and evenings Strong preference for candidates available both weekend days during spring and summer. Flexible availability preferred Flexible start dates Physical Requirements
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. regularly Comfortable climbing ladders Willingness to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions Ability to move merchandise such as bags of soil, fertilizer, propane tanks, lawn tools, equipment, and plant materials Compensation & Benefits
$16-$19 per hour depending on
experience
Generous employee discount
Medical, Dental, and Eye Insurance available for qualifying employees
401k for qualifying employees
Paid time off for qualifying employees
This job posting will remain open until filled
Downtown Ace Hardware
215 S. College Ave.
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 224-4437 Supplemental pay
Other Benefits Flexible schedule Paid time off Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance 401(k) Employee discount