Outdoor Harvest Technician

Vangst; Cumberland (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Vangst is seeking a Temporary Outdoor Cultivation & Harvest Technician to support an active cannabis cultivation site in Maryland. The role focuses on field preparation, building garden beds, irrigation setup, and planting, with cultivation and harvest support as the season progresses.

This fully outdoor, hands-on position requires reliability, comfort working in the elements, and willingness to complete the Maryland cannabis agent badging process.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older (state requirement for cannabis work).
• Must be able to obtain a Maryland cannabis agent badge and complete the full badging process (fingerprinting, background check, application).
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical labor for extended periods.
• Prior outdoor, agricultural, landscaping, or cultivation experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare garden beds for planting, including soil work and bed layout.
• Set up and maintain irrigation lines and systems.
• Plant and transplant cannabis starts/seedlings as directed.
• Support general outdoor cultivation tasks as the grow cycle progresses (feeding, weeding, plant maintenance).
• Assist with harvest activities when the season calls for it - cutting, moving, and handling plants.
• Follow all state compliance, safety, and site protocols at all times.
• Keep tools, equipment, and work areas clean and organized.
• Report any issues with plants, irrigation, or equipment to a supervisor.

Skills

Outdoor work

Physical labor

Maryland badge process

Lift up to 50 lbs

Reliable transportation

Job description

Temporary Outdoor Cultivation & Harvest Technician
Job Summary
This is a temporary, outdoor position supporting an active cannabis cultivation site. Right now, the role is focused on field preparation - building garden beds, setting up irrigation, and some planting - with additional cultivation and harvest support as the season progresses. This is hands-on, physical outdoor work and is a great fit for someone who's reliable, doesn't mind working in the elements, and is willing to go through the state badging process.
Responsibilities

• Prepare garden beds for planting, including soil work and bed layout
• Set up and maintain irrigation lines and systems
• Plant and transplant cannabis starts/seedlings as directed
• Support general outdoor cultivation tasks as the grow cycle progresses (feeding, weeding, plant maintenance)
• Assist with harvest activities when the season calls for it - cutting, moving, and handling plants
• Follow all state compliance, safety, and site protocols at all times
• Keep tools, equipment, and work areas clean and organized
• Report any issues with plants, irrigation, or equipment to a supervisor

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older (state requirement for cannabis work)
• Must be able to obtain a Maryland cannabis agent badge and complete the full badging process (fingerprinting, background check, application) - this is required to work on-site
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical labor for extended periods
• Prior outdoor, agricultural, landscaping, or cultivation experience is a plus, but not required
• Reliable transportation to the worksite

Work Environment

• Fully outdoor role - expect sun, heat, and changing weather
• Physical, hands-on labor throughout the shift
• Requires standing, bending, kneeling, and lifting
• May involve early start times and seasonal schedule changes
• Personal protective equipment provided as needed

Preferred Traits

• Dependable and punctual
• Comfortable with manual, outdoor work
• Willing to follow the MD badging process without issue
• Team player who can also work independently
• Interest in agriculture or cannabis cultivation is a plus