The Home Depot plans to hire nearly 600 people in the Austin area this spring to meet demand during its busy selling season. At its store in Sunset Valley, the retailer is hosting a hiring event March 25 as part of a nationwide effort to fill approximately 80,000 positions this spring. Company spokesman Matt Harrigan said representatives from seven stores will be onsite to speak with part-time and seasonal applicants. Available jobs include cashier positions as well as roles in parking lot maintenance and the garden center. The retailer has more than a dozen stores in the Austin area, including Round Rock and Hutto locations, Harrigan said. The hiring event takes place at 1200 Home Depot Blvd. in Sunset Valley from 11 a.m.7 p.m. March 25. Job seekers can also apply online.