Cultivation Tech

Vangst; Simsbury (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Vangst seeks a Cultivation Associate in Simsbury, CT to join a growing cannabis team. This hands-on role spans the plant lifecycle from clone to harvest, with cross-training and practical skill-building.

You will gain exposure to plant care, environmental monitoring, harvesting, curing, and inventory management in a fast-paced environment that values reliability and teamwork. Training and support are provided to grow your skill set.

Qualifications

• Natural enthusiasm for plants and cannabis cultivation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based environment.
• Strong accuracy and consistency in every task.
• Proficient documentation, inventory control and scheduling.
• Good math and measurement skills, comfortable using a scale.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily plant care: cutting, rooting, transplanting, watering, feeding, trimming, staking and pruning.
• Monitor humidity, moisture and temperature to keep ideal growth conditions.
• Inspect plants for leaf health, bloom size, pests or disease and remove non-conforming plants.
• Assist with harvest: cut, trim, weigh product and record inventory electronically.
• Support the curing process: hang, dry-rack, monitor climate and log inventory data.
• Operate and maintain lighting, irrigation, climate-control systems; keep areas clean and stocked.
• Help during high-demand periods to prepare and package products, including premium extracts.
• Follow state regulations and security procedures for labeling and inventory entry.

Skills

Green thumb

Team player

Attention to detail

Documentation & inventory

Math & measurement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Cultivation Associate

Got a green thumb and a passion for plants? Our client - a well-established name in the cannabis industry - is looking for a Cultivation Associate to join their growing team in Simsbury, CT. This is a hands-on role where you'll be cross-trained across the entire plant lifecycle, from clone to harvest, building real, transferable skills in one of the most exciting industries out there.

Pay Rate: $17.00/hr

Location: Simsbury, CT

Job Type: Full Time | Non-Exempt

Shift: Monday - Friday | 6:00am - 2:30pm

Why You'll Love This Role

No two days look the same here. You'll get real exposure to every stage of cultivation - plant care, environmental monitoring, harvesting, curing - with training and support along the way. If you're curious, reliable, and want to grow your skill set (literally) alongside a team that values cross-training and shared knowledge, this is the place to do it.

Who You Are

You're excited to build a well-rounded skill set in cannabis cultivation and eager to learn every part of the garden. With guidance, you'll gain hands-on experience across the full production cycle. You bring curiosity, reliability, and a team-focused mindset - the kind of person who makes a cultivation operation run smoothly.

What You'll Do

• Perform daily plant care - cutting, rooting, transplanting, watering, feeding, trimming, staking, and pruning


• Track humidity, moisture, and temperature to maintain ideal growing conditions


• Inspect plants for leaf health, bloom size, pests, or disease, removing any that don't meet standards


• Assist with harvest - cutting, trimming, removing flowering tops, weighing product, and recording inventory electronically


• Support the curing process - hanging and dry-racking flower, monitoring climate, labeling, weighing, and entering inventory data


• Operate and maintain lighting, irrigation, and climate-control systems, keeping all cultivation areas clean and stocked


• Pitch in during high-demand periods to help prepare and package products, including premium extraction items


• Follow state regulations and security procedures for plant labeling and inventory entry

What You'll Bring

• A natural green thumb and genuine passion for working with plants - professional or home-garden experience both count


• Comfort in a fast-paced, team-based environment


• Sharp attention to detail and consistency in every task


• Strong documentation, inventory, and organizational skills to stay on top of a tight schedule


• Solid math and measurement skills, with confidence operating a scale


• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent


• Must be 21 years of age or older


• Ability to obtain a Cannabis Agent Card


• Ability to pass a background check

Bonus Points If You Have

• Knowledge of growing technologies like lighting, irrigation, soil, and nutrients, or hands-on experience in landscaping, horticulture, or agriculture


• Understanding of different cannabis strains and their unique growing needs

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods (8-10 hours per shift)


• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs regularly, with occasional heavier lifts assisted


• Frequent, repetitive use of hands and wrists


• Repetitive bending, squatting, and reaching


• Ability to climb ladders or step stools as needed


• Comfortable wearing required PPE (masks, hairnets, beard covers, respirators, boot covers, scrubs, non-slip shoes, Tyvek suits as necessary)

Work Environment

• Exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and strong plant odors


• Exposure to soil, water, fertilizer, dust, pollen, and plant pathogens


• Exposure to cleaning solvents such as isopropyl alcohol


• Exposure to loud equipment noise (compressors, packaging machinery, alarms)


• Exposure to CO2 manufacturing processes within OSHA-approved levels