Ace Hardware Urgent Hiring: Immediate Opening for a Highly Skilled Garden Lead
Are you passionate about nurturing plants and leading a team in a vibrant, community-focused environment? Do you enjoy working outdoors and thrive in a dynamic retail setting where your expertise makes a real difference? If so, this fun and loving Garden Lead role at Ace Hardware is perfect for you!
Join 66 Hardware Company, a family-owned group of Ace Hardware Co-ops with 5 stores in North Texas and 2 stores in Oklahoma. As a motivated Garden Lead, you'll guide our enthusiastic Garden Center staff, ensuring our garden is beautiful, well-stocked, and that customers receive exceptional service. This role offers flexible scheduling, paid time off, health benefits, and employee discounts, all while developing your leadership and plant care skills in a supportive, community-oriented workplace.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise Part Time and Seasonal Garden Associates to maintain a deliciously vibrant and tidy Garden Center.
- Communicate effectively with buyers to keep plant selections and pricing seasonal and competitive.
- Collaborate with the Store Manager on hiring, training, and scheduling to build a motivated team.
- Ensure daily watering, cleaning, raking, and weeding to keep the garden attractive and shoppable.
- Manage shipments of live goods, verify accuracy, and organize displays with your team.
- Provide enthusiastic and friendly customer service, assisting with plant selection and carrying purchases.
Skills and Experience
- High School diploma or GED Equivalent preferred.
- Strong plant knowledge or gardening experience in North Texas is required.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and lift up to 40 lbs safely.
- Comfortable working outdoors in summer heat with appropriate safety measures.
- Availability to work weekends, evenings (no later than 8 p.m.) and holidays.
Benefits and Perks
- Flexible schedule to support work-life balance.
- Paid time off to recharge and relax.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Employee discounts and bonus pay opportunities.
Location: 16225 | Justin Ace
If you’re a talented, enthusiastic leader ready to grow with a company that values community and quality, apply today to join the Ace Hardware family as our next Garden Lead!
Work schedule
- Weekend availability
- Day shift
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Other
Supplemental pay
- Bonus pay
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employee discount