Garden Center Lead - Flexible Schedule, Benefits & Bonuses

Ace-Hardware; Justin (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee discounts

Bonus pay opportunities

Job summary

Ace Hardware in Justin, TX is seeking a Garden Lead to guide our Garden Center team and ensure a vibrant, well-stocked outdoor space. You will lead part-time and seasonal associates, coordinate with buyers and the store manager, and deliver exceptional customer service for plant selections.

Ideal candidates have strong plant knowledge or gardening experience in North Texas, can lift up to 40 lbs, and are available on weekends and evenings. Flexible scheduling and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED Equivalent preferred.
• Strong plant knowledge or gardening experience in North Texas is preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Part Time and Seasonal Garden Associates to maintain a vibrant Garden Center.
• Communicate 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 purchases.

Skills

Strong plant knowledge

Gardening experience

Education

High School diploma or GED Equivalent

Job description

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!

66 Hardware Company is a group of 7 (and growing!) Ace Hardware Co-ops in North Texas and Oklahoma. We're your local hardware store and we're a part of your community. Ace Hardware has over 5,000 stores around the world and the majority of those stores are 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. Our owners are heavily involved in store operations, and we have a team of folks at the group level to support the stores where needed. While others have become large and impersonal, here at 66 Hardware Ace stores, we've remained small and very personal.