Cultivation Assistant

Nirvana Center Dispensaries • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

Join the Nirvana Cannabis Team! Are you passionate about cannabis cultivation and ready to get your hands dirty? We're looking for a dependable and hardworking Cultivation Assistant to help grow and maintain high-quality cannabis in a professional and compliant environment. As a Cultivation Assistant at Nirvana Cannabis, you will play a key role in supporting the daily operations of our cultivation facility, helping to ensure high-quality cannabis production from propagation to harvest. This position requires strong attention to detail, physical stamina, and the ability to work effectively in a highly regulated and fast-paced environment. Cultivation Assistants are responsible for assisting with plant care at every stage of the growth cycle, maintaining cleanliness and compliance standards, and working as part of a team to meet production goals. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for horticulture, a willingness to learn, and a strong work ethic.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software platforms.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow SOPs precisely.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet time-sensitive deadlines.
• Effective collaboration and team communication skills.
• Willingness to receive and implement feedback to improve performance.
• Must be dependable, punctual, and adaptable to changing production needs.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, and bending throughout the facility.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Comfortable working in environments with variable temperatures, humidity, and lighting conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in cannabis cultivation or agricultural/horticultural work is preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with cultivation compliance standards or seed-to-sale software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform plant and crop maintenance using standard operating procedures, including cloning, transplanting, feeding, pruning, pest management, harvesting, trimming, and curing.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary cultivation environment by properly removing and disposing of cannabis waste and cleaning all tools and grow rooms on a daily basis.
• Assist with environmental monitoring, pest management procedures, and record-keeping to ensure plant health and regulatory compliance.
• Support the collection of data to track plant growth, soil conditions, environmental controls, and seed-to-sale software inputs.
• Achieve performance expectations and meet required productivity counts as assigned.
• Learn and consistently apply all cultivation SOPs, safety guidelines, and sanitation protocols.
• Assist other cultivation team members with shared responsibilities to meet daily and weekly production goals.
• Apply pesticides or pest control treatments in accordance with state regulations and internal safety protocols.
• Perform other cultivation-related tasks as directed by management in a safe, timely, and efficient manner.
• Operate and interact with basic office technology and software platforms for data entry, reporting, and internal communication.

What This Job Offers

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