Cultivation Tech, Temporary Season

Vangst; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Vangst is seeking a dependable Cultivation Technician for a temporary outdoor grow season in Massachusetts. You will perform hands-on plant care, health monitoring, harvest support, and post-harvest processing to ensure compliant, high-quality cannabis production.

The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds and adherence to Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission regulations, SOPs, and safety procedures. Training and growth opportunities are available in a regulated cultivation environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Experience in cannabis cultivation or related fields preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for cannabis plants, including watering, pruning, trimming, and general plant maintenance.
• Regularly inspect plants and growing areas to identify potential health or quality concerns.
• Participate in all stages of the harvest process, including harvesting, offloading plant material, and cleaning and sanitizing equipment.
• Assist with hanging, drying, curing, destemming, trimming, and preparing cannabis material for the next stage of production.
• Assist with the proper handling, milling, destruction, documentation, and disposal of cannabis waste in accordance with Massachusetts regulations and company SOPs.
• Maintain a clean and compliant cultivation environment through routine cleaning and sanitization of grow rooms, workspaces, tools, and equipment.
• Accurately weigh, record, and track cannabis materials throughout cultivation and post-harvest processes.
• Follow all company SOPs, safety procedures, and applicable Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission requirements.
• Perform additional cultivation and facility duties as assigned.

Skills

Plant Care

Plant Health Monitoring

Harvest Support

Post-Harvest Processing

Cannabis Waste Management

Cleaning & Sanitation

Weighing & Documentation

Compliance

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location: Stafford, MA
Pay: Starting at $16/hour
Employment Type: Temporary for outdoor grow season
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Expected Hours: 40+ hours per week

About the Opportunity

Our client is a premier cannabis organization backed by an experienced team of operators across cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, and retail. With a strong focus on quality, compliance, and operational excellence, they are committed to producing high-quality cannabis products for the Massachusetts market.

We are currently seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Cultivation Technician. This is a hands-on role supporting the full cultivation and post-harvest process and is ideal for someone who enjoys physical work, takes pride in quality, and can thrive in a highly regulated environment.

What You’ll Do

• Plant Care & Maintenance: Provide daily care for cannabis plants, including watering, pruning, trimming, and general plant maintenance.
• Plant Health Monitoring: Regularly inspect plants and growing areas to identify potential health or quality concerns.
• Harvest Support: Participate in all stages of the harvest process, including harvesting, offloading plant material, and cleaning and sanitizing equipment.
• Post-Harvest Processing: Assist with hanging, drying, curing, destemming, trimming, and preparing cannabis material for the next stage of production.
• Cannabis Waste Management: Assist with the proper handling, milling, destruction, documentation, and disposal of cannabis waste in accordance with Massachusetts regulations and company SOPs.
• Cleaning & Sanitation: Maintain a clean and compliant cultivation environment through routine cleaning and sanitization of grow rooms, workspaces, tools, and equipment.
• Weighing & Documentation: Accurately weigh, record, and track cannabis materials throughout cultivation and post-harvest processes.
• Compliance: Follow all company SOPs, safety procedures, and applicable Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission requirements.
• Perform additional cultivation and facility duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to regularly lift, move, and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, sit, bend, reach, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on, fast-paced cultivation environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures and instructions.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Professional and respectful attitude.
• Previous cannabis cultivation, agriculture, horticulture, manufacturing, or production experience is preferred but not required.
• At least one year of cannabis cultivation experience is a plus.

Massachusetts Cannabis Employment Requirements

Because this position involves working within a licensed Massachusetts cannabis facility, candidates must meet the requirements to become a Massachusetts Marijuana Establishment Agent, including:

• Be 21 years of age or older.
• Be eligible for registration with the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC).
• Successfully complete the required background/CORI screening and suitability review.
• Must not have a disqualifying conviction involving the distribution of controlled substances to minors.
• Provide the identification and personal information required for Marijuana Establishment Agent registration.
• Be determined suitable for registration under applicable Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission regulations.
• Complete any required facility, compliance, safety, and responsible cannabis training prior to or during employment.
• Maintain eligibility and suitability to work in a licensed Massachusetts cannabis establishment throughout employment.

Candidates must be able to satisfy all applicable Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission requirements before performing regulated cannabis job functions.

Vangst provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on 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 applicable federal, state, or local law.