Cultivation Assistant: Growth & Training in Cannabis

Nirvana Center Dispensaries; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Paid training

Career growth

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Nirvana Cannabis in Phoenix, AZ is hiring a Cultivation Assistant to support daily plant care, sanitation, environmental monitoring, and harvest prep within a compliant, efficient cultivation facility.

The role requires a detail-oriented mindset and the ability to follow strict protocols while collaborating with cultivation, production, compliance, and inventory teams. Prior cultivation exposure is a plus, and a flexible schedule is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in cannabis cultivation or related fields preferred but not required.
• 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.
• Comfortable 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.

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 (IPM) 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 all 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.

Skills

Plant care

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Nirvana Cannabis in Phoenix, AZ is hiring a Cultivation Assistant to support daily plant care, sanitation, environmental monitoring, and harvest prep within a compliant, efficient cultivation facility.

The role requires a detail-oriented mindset and the ability to follow strict protocols while collaborating with cultivation, production, compliance, and inventory teams. Prior cultivation exposure is a plus, and a flexible schedule is expected.