Cultivation Assistant
About The Position
Nirvana Cannabis is seeking a motivated, dependable, and detail-oriented Cultivation Assistant to support its cannabis cultivation team. This hands-on role supports all stages of the plant life cycle, from propagation through harvest, and helps maintain a clean, compliant, and efficient cultivation facility. The position involves daily plant care, facility sanitation, environmental monitoring, harvest preparation, and accurate recordkeeping, while following state cannabis regulations and company standard operating procedures. The ideal candidate enjoys working with plants, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is committed to producing high-quality cannabis. Previous plant-care or cultivation experience is preferred but not required. Nirvana Cannabis describes its workplace as family-owned and operated, welcoming, supportive, inclusive, collaborative, and safety-focused, with training and opportunities for career growth.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Passion for plant cultivation and willingness to learn cannabis production techniques.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow detailed procedures.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfort performing repetitive tasks while maintaining quality and consistency.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand, bend, kneel, and work in varying environmental conditions for extended periods.
- Flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays as needed.
- Must meet all state requirements to work in a licensed cannabis cultivation facility.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in cannabis cultivation, commercial agriculture, greenhouse operations, horticulture, landscaping, or plant care.
Responsibilities
- Assist with all stages of cannabis cultivation, including propagation, transplanting, vegetative growth, flowering, harvesting, drying, and curing.
- Perform daily plant-care activities such as watering, pruning, defoliation, trellising, staking, and integrated pest management practices.
- Monitor plant health and report signs of pests, disease, nutrient deficiencies, or environmental concerns.
- Maintain clean and organized cultivation rooms, workspaces, tools, and equipment in accordance with sanitation standards.
- Assist with harvesting, trimming, weighing, and preparing cannabis for post-harvest processing.
- Record plant movements and cultivation activities in the state's seed-to-sale tracking system and company software.
- Follow cultivation protocols, workplace safety procedures, and state cannabis regulations.
- Support inventory counts of plants, cultivation supplies, and equipment.
- Assist with facility maintenance and special cultivation projects as assigned.
- Work collaboratively with cultivation, production, compliance, and inventory teams.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits, where applicable.
- Paid time off.
- Employee discounts.
- Paid training and opportunities to learn advanced cultivation techniques.
- Career growth and advancement opportunities.
- A collaborative, safety-focused work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
