Cultivation Tech - Rock Island, IL
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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.
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 & 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 & 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
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
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
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:
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.
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