Cultivation Assistant - IPM Specialist

Nirvana Center Dispensaries • Phoenix, AZ

21h

About The Position

Nirvana Cannabis is seeking a Cultivation Assistant with a focus on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to support plant health and daily cultivation operations. This role is responsible for routine plant care, pest scouting, and executing preventative IPM protocols to maintain healthy, high-quality crops in a compliant cultivation environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to stand, bend, and work on your feet for extended periods, lift up to 30 pounds, and work in warm or humid cultivation conditions.
• Ability to wear required PPE is necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in cultivation, horticulture, greenhouse work, agriculture, or IPM is preferred.
• Candidates should be detail-oriented, reliable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily plant care including watering, transplanting, pruning, defoliating, trellising, and harvesting.
• Monitor plant health and report signs of stress, disease, or nutrient deficiencies.
• Conduct routine pest and pathogen inspections, document findings, and apply approved biological controls and IPM treatments according to SOPs.
• Maintain clean grow rooms, accurate records, and follow all company safety policies and state cannabis regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED