Outdoor Cultivation Tech

Outdoor Cultivation / Harvest Technician
Job Summary
We are seeking hardworking, dependable Outdoor Cultivation & Harvest Technicians to join our cannabis cultivation team. This hands-on role supports all phases of the outdoor growing cycle, including planting, irrigation, crop maintenance, harvesting, and post-harvest activities. Team members will work in various weather conditions and play a critical role in producing high-quality cannabis while maintaining strict compliance with state regulations and company standards.
Key ResponsibilitiesCultivation Support

• Plant, transplant, and maintain cannabis plants throughout the growing season.

• Water plants using irrigation systems, hoses, or hand watering techniques as directed.

• Perform defoliation, pruning, trellising, topping, staking, and canopy management.

• Remove weeds and maintain cultivation rows and surrounding work areas.

• Apply soil amendments, nutrients, and other approved cultivation inputs under supervisor direction.

• Monitor plant health and report signs of pests, mold, mildew, nutrient deficiencies, or environmental stress.

• Assist with sanitation of cultivation equipment, tools, and workspaces.

Harvest Responsibilities

• Harvest mature cannabis plants according to company SOPs.

• Cut plants and transport harvested material to designated processing areas.

• Remove fan leaves and perform wet bucking or stripping of harvested plants.

• Hang plants for drying while maintaining quality and consistency.

• Assist with trimming, sorting, weighing, and packaging harvested material.

• Maintain harvest logs and accurately track production data.

• Handle cannabis carefully to prevent contamination or product damage.

Compliance & Quality

• Follow all state cannabis regulations and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Maintain accurate plant tracking and inventory documentation.

• Follow sanitation, PPE, and workplace safety requirements at all times.

• Maintain product quality by handling plants carefully throughout cultivation and harvest.

• Report equipment issues, quality concerns, or compliance issues to leadership immediately.

Qualifications

• Previous cannabis cultivation, farming, greenhouse, nursery, landscaping, agriculture, or outdoor labor experience preferred.

• Cannabis harvest experience is highly preferred.

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, wind, and direct sunlight.

• Strong work ethic with the ability to perform repetitive physical tasks.

• Excellent attendance and reliability.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Must be at least 21 years old.

• Must possess or be able to obtain all required state cannabis credentials.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, crouch, climb, and reach throughout the workday.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly.

• Ability to perform repetitive movements with hands, wrists, and arms.

• Comfortable working on uneven terrain and in outdoor environments for extended periods.

• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Work Environment
This position is performed primarily outdoors and requires employees to work in changing weather conditions throughout the growing season. The role involves exposure to dirt, pollen, dust, insects, and other natural outdoor elements. Employees must adhere to all company safety policies, sanitation procedures, and cannabis compliance regulations while maintaining a positive, team-oriented attitude. 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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