Downtown Ace Hardware is looking for a Master Gardener
--Colorado State Extension Master Gardener preferred--
Brand Summary
We are your local hardware store, and we are a part of your community. Ace Hardware has over 5,000
stores around the world with most of those stores independently owned and operated by local entrepreneurs.
These hard-working men and women are part of the fabric of your community. They are small business
owners who are local and loyal...just like they should be. While others have become large and impersonal,
at Ace, we've remained small and very personal. That's why we say a visit to Ace is like a visit to your neighborhood.
Position Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Knowledge of correct gardening practices and experience in all aspects of routine garden maintenance.
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Knowledge of most gardening tools and outdoor power equipment, i.e. Lawn mowers, trimmers, leaf blowers, cultivators, etc.
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Knowledge and experience identifying weeds, pests, and diseases and how to treat them.
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Proper plant care knowledge/ Planting, Pruning, Dividing, Transplanting
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Knowledge of native perennials, annuals, vegetables, trees, and shrubs.
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Basic knowledge of landscape construction (preferred)
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Knowledge of soils, amendments, and fertilizers.
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Have an understanding of our unique, diverse climate and the challenges that new gardeners face.
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Have an understanding of gardening in higher elevations.
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Have experience planting, mulching, and irrigating gardens and lawns.
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Garden and lawn clean-up and preparing for the winter months.
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Ability to teach team members as well as customers the above-mentioned information.
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Ability to maintain stability under pressure and able to deal well with stressful situations.
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Ability to be flexible and willing to modify plans, when necessary, throughout the day.
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Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
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Must always work with respect and cooperation with fellow employees and the public.
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A positive team-oriented attitude.
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Ability to safely lift 40 pounds.
Availability:
This job requires working weekends, evenings, and holidays from May to mid-July.
The store is closed on Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.
This position can be part-time or full-time as well as seasonal or permanent.
Compensation:
Pay range $17.50 – $19.00 per hour depending on skill level, experience, and availability.
Benefits:
Paid sick and vacation time, health, dental, vision, 401k, and a generous employee discount for full-time employees.
Part-time employees will receive the same employee discount.
Advancement opportunities.
DOWNTOWN ACE HARDWARE
215 S. COLLEGE AVE.
FORT COLLINS, CO 80524
(970)224-4437
We are your local hardware store and we are a part of your community. Ace Hardware has over 5,000 stores around the world with the majority of those stores independently owned and operated by local entrepreneurs. These hard working men and women are part of the fabric of your community. They are small business owners who are local and loyal...just like it ought to be. While others have become large and impersonal, at Ace, we've remained small and very personal. That's why we say a visit to Ace, is like a visit to your neighbor.
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