Cultivation Technican

Do you have a green thumb and a passion for plant care? Our client is seeking a dedicated **Cultivation Technician** to join their team and play a key role in the care and maintenance of healthy, thriving cannabis plants. You’ll be responsible for all stages of plant growth, from propagation through harvest, following established cultivation protocols and compliance guidelines.

The ideal candidate is positive, self-motivated, and detail-oriented—someone who enjoys working hands-on with plants and thrives in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

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**Key Responsibilities**

**Plant Cultivation**

* Perform plant care tasks such as topping, bottoming, transplanting, and defoliating

* Monitor plants for pests, disease, and other health issues

* Train and prune plants to promote optimal growth

* Adhere to cultivation standards and practices in accordance with our client’s national grow model

* Maintain a clean, organized, and safe grow environment

**Harvest Support** (for smaller sites)

* Prepare rooms for harvest

* Harvest and break down plants

* Defoliate and hang plants for drying

* Clean dry rooms and flower rooms between harvests

**Sanitation \u0026 Maintenance**

* Sweep, mop, and clean grow areas regularly

* Clean and maintain plant housing devices, pots, tables, and tools

* Identify and report any equipment or facility issues to management

**Safety \u0026 Compliance**

* Follow safety protocols and wear required PPE

* Comply with all state regulations and internal standard operating procedures (SOPs)

* Record all data accurately and completely as directed

* Support Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), sanitation, and biosecurity measures

* Calibrate and maintain tools and equipment as instructed

* Report and help resolve safety and quality issues

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**Working Conditions**

* Regularly perform physical tasks such as bending, reaching, lifting (up to 50 lbs), and repetitive motion

* Ability to stand or sit for extended periods

* Must be comfortable working in warm and humid conditions (85+ degrees, 70% humidity)

* Must be able and willing to work at heights of 6-8 feet using catwalks, ladders, and scaffolds

* Exposure to potential allergens including cannabis, tree nuts, and coconut oil

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**Qualifications**

* High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree or related certifications preferred

* Experience in agriculture, horticulture, or cannabis cultivation is a plus

* Strong attention to detail and time management skills

* Adaptable to change and capable of working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

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**Additional Requirements**

* Must be 21 years of age or older

* Must possess a valid state ID

* Must be able to obtain and maintain required state-issued cannabis work credentials (includes background check and state review)

* **_About Vangst:_**

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Vangst is the go-to talent marketplace for cannabis businesses, providing on-demand gig workers and full-time employees with the skills and credentials needed to succeed in this rapidly growing industry. We're proud to work with over 1,200 of the top cannabis companies and have been recognized as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies._

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Our mission is to fill every job in the cannabis industry and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws._

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At Vangst, we're committed to creating a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, from recruiting and hiring to promotion, training, and termination. We're backed by top investors like Lerer Hippeau, Colle Capital, Level One Fund, and Snoop Dogg's Casa Verde Capital, and our headquarters are located in Denver, CO._

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