Garden Support

About This Role

Garden Support (Vegetative Focus)
Location: Eugene, OR
Pay: $18.00/hour
Schedule: Day Shift | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Employment Type: Full-Time

About Vangst
Vangst is the leading staffing and recruiting partner for the cannabis industry, connecting talented professionals with top employers across the country. We are currently hiring Garden Support Technicians on behalf of one of our cultivation partners in Eugene, Oregon.

Position Overview
We're looking for dependable, detail-oriented individuals to support daily cultivation operations with a primary focus on the Vegetative (VEG) stage of cannabis production. This is a hands-on role where responsibilities will vary based on plant cycles and operational needs. Some days may involve lighter workloads, while others require a full shift supporting cultivation activities.
This opportunity is ideal for candidates who are reliable, flexible, and enjoy working in a fast-paced agricultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily vegetative plant care, including cloning, transplanting, watering, feeding, pruning, training, and general plant maintenance.

• Prepare plants for transition into the flowering stage by maintaining plant health and consistency.

• Assist flower room operations with trellising, defoliation, harvesting, and room resets as needed.

• Clean and sanitize cultivation areas, tools, and equipment.

• Monitor plant health and promptly report pests, disease, nutrient deficiencies, or other concerns.

• Follow all company SOPs, safety procedures, and Oregon cannabis regulations.

• Complete assigned tasks independently while maintaining a high level of accountability and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.

• Eligible to work in Oregon's regulated cannabis industry.

• Must possess a valid Oregon cannabis worker permit (OLCC)

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.

• Comfortable working in environments with varying temperatures, humidity, and lighting.

• Reliable, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining clean and organized workspaces.

• Previous cannabis cultivation, nursery, greenhouse, farming, or agricultural experience is preferred but not required. Training is available for motivated candidates.

Work Environment
This is a physically active cultivation position requiring daily hands-on work with cannabis plants. Candidates should be adaptable and comfortable working in a production-focused environment where priorities shift based on plant growth cycles.
Compensation & Schedule

• Pay: $18.00 per hour

• Full-Time

• Day Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

• Opportunities for long-term employment based on performance and business needs.

Dress Code

• Clean clothing

• Closed-toe shoes required

• Personal protective equipment (PPE) provided when necessary

If you're interested in launching or growing your career in cannabis cultivation, apply today with Vangst and become part of a team dedicated to producing high-quality cannabis while gaining valuable industry experience.

About Vangst:
Vangst is the cannabis industry's hiring platform. Vangst helps cannabis companies find the talent they need to grow their business. From on-demand gig workers to trained & credential full-time employees, Vangst has built the industry's go-to talent marketplace for all cannabis hiring. Vangst is proud to work with 1,200+ of the cannabis industry's leading businesses.
 
Since raising their seed round in 2018, Vangst has become one of the fastest-growing companies in the cannabis industry and was recognized as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies.
 
Today, over 300,000 people have full-time jobs in the cannabis industry and this number is expected to triple over the next five years. Vangst is on a mission to fill every job in the cannabis industry.
 
Vangst's headquarters is in Denver, CO. Vangst is a Series B company backed by Lerer Hippeau, Colle Capital, Level One Fund, Snoop Dogg's Casa Verde Capital, and others.
 
Vangst provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to 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.
 
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
 
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Licenses & Certifications

• State cannabis worker permit/badge required

Compensation

• $18.00 – $18.00 / hour