Cultivation Assistant

Nirvana Center Dispensaries•Phoenix, AZ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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.