Assistant Director of Maintenance & Housekeeping

Job Description

Job Description

Join the Pinecrest team at our brand-new facility in Brainerd as the Environmental Services Assistant Director! Help create a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained environment for our residents, employees, families, and volunteers.

Qualifications: 

• Experience in maintenance, housekeeping, and groundskeeping, with knowledge of facility operations, equipment, preventative maintenance, and environmental services best practices.
• Knowledge of chemical use, hazardous waste, and infection control practices.
• A valid boiler operator's license is needed. Candidates without a current license must obtain one after hire. 
  
• Great communication skills to help promote a positive working relationship with management, employees, residents, and resident’s family members. Always display tact and consideration.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge and experience in leadership regarding the areas surrounding Environmental Services.
• Ability to solve problems and adjust and adapt to unexpected situations.
• Read, write, and communicate in English.
• Mechanical background is necessary.

Responsibilities: 

• Assist with environmental services operations by supporting maintenance, housekeeping, and facility needs to ensure a safe, functional, and welcoming environment. Support and promote Pinecrest Hometown Culture.
• Use supplies per manufacturer guidelines and take care of cleaning equipment such as carpet cleaners, carts, vacuums etc.
• Keep work area and utility rooms neat, orderly and safe.
• Report all required improvements and repairs to the Environmental Services Director.
• Maintain good rapport with management, employees, residents, and resident’s family members, while displaying a great deal of patience, tact, and consideration.
• Refer all resident medical or personal care questions to the nurse in charge.
• Complete all scheduled duties and special projects as assigned.
• Perform maintenance and grounds keeping tasks.
• Assign delegated tasks to those on the Environmental Services Team.
• Attend meetings with management team and hold meetings with environmental services staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

About Country Manor

At Country Manor, we build careers, shape futures, create communities where people thrive, and enrich lives for generations to come. As an award-winning leader in senior care, childcare, home health care, and rehabilitation services, we proudly serve nearly 1,000 individuals each day across our growing campuses in Sartell and St. Joseph, Minnesota.

Country Manor is recognized locally and nationally for excellence in quality care year after year. Recent honors include being a ten-time recipient of  Best Senior Living Facility in Central Minnesota and being named the #1 Top Rated Health Care & Rehabilitation Facility in Minnesota in 2026 , among many other accomplishments. With approximately 600 dedicated employees, we believe a supported, engaged team is the foundation of exceptional care- and everything we do starts there.

Benefits Overview
Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)
• FSA/HSA with employer contribution
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA)
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary pre-tax benefits, including Accident Insurance, Cancer Insurance, and Hospital Confinement Insurance
• Voluntary after-tax benefits, including Short-Term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Term Life Insurance, and Whole Life Insurance
• 401(k) program with an employer match of up to 4%
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – a free, confidential program offering resources for mental and emotional well-being, legal services, financial wellness consultations, and more

*Please note that some benefits are available only for employees working 60 hours or more per pay period.

A Culture of Appreciation

• Longevity bonuses
• Year-end appreciation gifts and routine wage increases
• Annual Staff Appreciation Week featuring large prizes, a grand celebration, and more
• Consistent recognition efforts throughout the year
• Excellent advancement opportunities across more than 20 unique departments

Discounts That Make a Difference
Country Manor partners with dozens of local Central Minnesota businesses to offer employees a Corporate Perks Program, including discounts on shopping, restaurants, gym memberships, haircuts, and more.
Employees may also receive 15% off tuition through our partnership with Rasmussen University, along with access to thousands of nationwide discounts on attractions, memberships, travel, and more through TicketsAtWork.

Our first correspondence may come via email. Please keep an eye on your inbox for updates.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Country Manor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Country Manor provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in accordance with applicable laws.

Pinecrest is projected to open in September 2026 so start date for this position would be late summer 2026.

Pinecrest of Country Manor

9040 Country Manor Way

Brainerd, MN 56401