### **Position Overview:** We are seeking a dedicated and hardworking **Cannabis Cultivation Technician** to join our cultivation team. This hands-on position is vital to the daily operations of our grow facility and is best suited for individuals who thrive in a physically demanding, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will play a key role in maintaining the health and quality of our plants throughout their life cycle. * * * ### **Key Responsibilities:** - **Hand Watering & Nutrient Delivery:** - Accurately hand-water plants using a 1-gallon pitcher up to 200 times per day. - Mix and administer nutrient solutions as directed by cultivation leads. - Monitor plant response and report abnormalities. - **Heavy Lifting & Physical Labor:** - Move and position up to **2,000 five-gallon pots** filled with soil and plants as needed. - Safely lift, carry, and maneuver heavy objects (up to 50 lbs regularly). - Assist in maintaining a clean and organized grow environment. - **Plant Care & Cultivation Tasks:** - Perform **pruning, defoliation, and trimming** to maintain plant health and optimize yield. - Transplant plants between containers or grow rooms based on growth stage. - Track and document plant progress and report issues to cultivation supervisors. - **Sanitation & Compliance:** - Follow strict cleanliness and sanitation procedures to ensure biosecurity. - Adhere to all standard operating procedures (SOPs) and regulatory requirements. - Properly handle tools and materials with attention to plant safety and facility protocols. * * * ### **Qualifications:** - Previous experience in cannabis cultivation or horticulture preferred but not required. - Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks for extended periods (bending, lifting, walking). - Comfortable working in hot, humid, or wet conditions (depending on the grow environment). - Strong attention to detail and commitment to following instructions. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team. - Must be 21+ years old and eligible to work in the cannabis industry in Oregon. - Must have an OLCC Permit * * * ### **Work Environment & Schedule:** - Full-time position; schedule may include weekends and holidays as needed. - Must be able to stand, walk, and lift for extended periods. - Indoor facility with exposure to grow lights, soil, and natural plant compounds. * * * ### **Compensation & Benefits:** - Competitive hourly wage based on experience - Opportunities for advancement within the cultivation department - Health, dental, and vision benefits (if applicable) - Employee discounts and training opportunities **_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 & credentialed 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._