Paint Department Associate

Downtown Ace Hardware is looking for a Paint Department Associate 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.

Downtown Ace Hardware – Fort Collins, CO

26–40 Hours per Week | Weekends Required (In-Season)

Downtown Ace Hardware is seeking a detail‑oriented, customer‑focused Paint Department Associate to join our team.

This role requires strong product knowledge, problem‑solving ability, and confidence in guiding customers through a wide range of painting and finishing projects — from simple touch‑ups to full interior and exterior transformations.

If you enjoy helping people choose the right product and explaining why it matters, this may be a great fit. 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.

• Provide expert guidance on interior and exterior paint products
• Learn and represent brands including Benjamin Moore and Clark+Kensington
• Assist customers with paint selection, sheen, finish, and color decisions
• Mix and tint paint accurately
• Educate customers on surface prep, primers, and proper application techniques
• Support customers with exterior and interior stains, spray paint, and specialty coatings
• Maintain clean, organized, and fully stocked paint department displays
• Assist throughout the store as needed
• Paint is a consultative department where accuracy, confidence, and attention to detail matter.
• This is an active, fast‑paced department — especially during peak spring and summer months.

• Adhesives
• Caulking and sealants
• Drywall repair products
• Wood treatments and protectants
• Paint thinners, mineral spirits, and solvents

• Strong interest in paint, finishing, or home improvement
• Ability to absorb and retain detailed product knowledge
• Comfort explaining technical information clearly and confidently
• Strong attention to detail (especially with color and mixing accuracy)
• Initiative — you look for what needs to be done
• Reliable attendance, especially on weekends
• Positive, solution‑focused communication
• Experience in paint, construction, or home improvement is a plus — but coachability and willingness to learn are equally important.

• Takes pride in precision
• Enjoys learning technical information
• Can guide customers calmly through decisions
• Moves with purpose in a fast‑paced retail environment
• Strong attention to detail (especially with color and mixing accuracy)
• Initiative — you look for what needs to be done
• Reliable attendance, especially on weekends
• Positive, solution‑focused communication

• 26–40 hours per week
• Weekends are required during peak spring and summer season

• 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.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. (paint cans and materials)
• Comfortable climbing ladders
• Ability to move and handle paint and related materials safely

215 S. COLLEGE AVE.

FORT COLLINS, CO 80524