Cultivation Assistant

Renew Cannabis Co.; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Competitive salary

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee discounts

Job summary

Nirvana Cannabis in Phoenix is seeking an entry-level Cultivation Assistant to support the cultivation team through propagation to harvest. This full-time onsite role emphasizes plant health, sanitation, documentation, and consistent execution.

You will perform tasks such as watering, pruning, IPM, harvest prep, and basic recordkeeping in METRC, with a focus on SOP compliance and teamwork. Weekend availability is required, and the company offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail and SOP compliance.
• Physical stamina to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Weekend/holiday flexibility; ability to meet state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support propagation, transplanting, vegetative care, flowering, harvesting, drying, and curing.
• Perform daily plant care (watering, pruning, defoliation, trellising, staking) and IPM tasks.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of cultivation rooms, tools, and equipment.
• Assist with harvest staging, trimming, weighing, and post-harvest prep.
• Record plant movements and activity entries in METRC or similar systems.
• Coordinate with team leads to verify timelines and ensure accurate counts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Flexible availability

Education

High school diploma

Job description

About Nirvana Cannabis

Ready to be part of one of the fastest-growing industries in the country? At Nirvana Cannabis, we're not just selling products-we're creating meaningful customer experiences, educating our community, and helping shape the future of cannabis retail.
As a family-owned and operated company, we take pride in building a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive environment for both our customers and our team. We celebrate individuality and the unique strengths each person brings, and we're dedicated to helping our staff develop a strong foundation for long-term success in the cannabis industry.

Cultivation Role Overview

The Cultivation Assistant is an entry-level, full-time onsite position in Phoenix that provides essential support across the cannabis cultivation cycle. The role exists to help the cultivation team maintain plant health, sanitation, accurate documentation, and consistent execution from propagation through harvest and post-harvest preparation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support propagation, transplanting, vegetative care, flowering, harvesting, drying, and curing activities
• Complete daily plant care (watering, pruning, defoliation, trellising, staking) and integrated pest management (IPM) tasks
• Observe plant and environmental conditions; upscale indicators of pests, disease, or nutrient issues
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of cultivation rooms, tools, and equipment in accordance with SOPs and regulatory requirements
• Assist with harvest staging, trimming, weighing, and post-harvest preparation
• Perform basic recordkeeping, including plant movements and activity entries in seed-to-sale tracking software (e.g., METRC)
• Support inventory counts, facility upkeep, and assigned cultivation projects in coordination with cross-functional teams

Required qualifications/skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong attention to detail; strict SOP compliance
• Physical stamina to lift up to 50 pounds and stand/bend for extended periods
• Flexible availability, including weekends/holidays as needed; must meet state requirements

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Daily Workflow

A typical day begins with a structured room check and a review of assigned priorities, with close attention to cleanliness, labeling, and documentation requirements. You will rotate between cultivation areas as the schedule dictates, working steadily through planned tasks while maintaining consistent quality standards.

Throughout the shift, you will coordinate with team leads to confirm timelines, verify counts, and ensure entries are completed accurately in the required systems. The work is hands-on and process-driven, with frequent transitions between benches, racks, and workstations. Days may conclude with staging for upcoming harvest or post-harvest needs, final sanitation steps, and a brief handoff to support continuity across shifts.

Nirvana Cannabis offers a benefits package designed to support overall well-being and financial stability, including:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Competitive salary
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee discounts