Grounds Crew-Summer 2025

Coons Franklin Lodge is excited to announce an opportunity for passionate individuals to join our Grounds Crew for the summer of 2025! Nestled along the serene shores of Trout Lake, our lodge is renowned for providing exceptional experiences to guests seeking relaxation and adventure in a historic setting.

As a member of our Grounds Crew, you will be essential in maintaining the beauty of our outdoor spaces, helping to create a welcoming atmosphere for our visitors. Your responsibilities will include various tasks related to landscaping and grounds maintenance, ensuring our property reflects the natural beauty of its surroundings.

Join us in our mission to uphold the high standards of Coons Franklin Lodge. This position offers not only the chance to work in a breathtaking environment but also the opportunity to grow your skills in groundskeeping while collaborating with a dedicated team.

• Perform general grounds maintenance, including mowing, trimming, and edging
• Assist in planting, mulching, and weeding projects
• Maintain cleanliness of outdoor areas by picking up litter and debris
• Inspect grounds for hazards and report any issues for prompt resolution
• Operate, maintain, and store groundskeeping tools and equipment
• Work collaboratively with team members to enhance the guest experience

• Experience in landscaping or groundskeeping is an advantage but not mandatory
• Understanding of basic grounds maintenance practices and equipment
• Ability to perform physical labor in various weather conditions
• Attention to detail with a commitment to quality work
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays

One of the best parts of working at Coons is that we offer dorm-style housing. Some of our rooms are right on the water with breathtaking views of the lake.

Mornings are busy for our staff with our wood and ice service to each cabin, breakfast and lunch service, waterfront and housekeeping. Most staff is off in the afternoons before dinner service. This is the best time to be off work and either sitting on the dock, waterskiing or hitting the bike trails. Our most successful employees return year after year because of the hospitality and respect they are shown by the Coons family.

An ideal candidate is someone who can take ownership over their job duties and operates with integrity and respect for themselves and their co-workers. The Coons family wants you to enjoy this little slice of heaven as much as our guests do.

We provide dorm-style housing and 3 staff meals a day. We can accommodate most dietary requests. Room and board will be deducted from your paycheck at the rate of $65 per week.

Fun Things to Do at Coons When Off Duty

We highly encourage all our staff to make use of the beautiful Northwoods and the resort activities available while not working. How often do you get to live at a resort?

Activities:

There is a beautiful trail winding throughout the resort property. Biking, jogging, and hiking are very popular. Everyone is welcome to explore. Basketball is a favorite.

Tennis Courts:

There are four courts on the premises. During the time the courts are not in use, all employees are welcome to take advantage of the courts. We ask the following things: Permission is needed, proper tennis attire is required (whites), tennis shoes only, no running shoes. Should any guest want to come and use the courts, vacate the court promptly and courteously.

Waterfront:

Trout Lake is one of Wisconsin’s finest. There are two docks located on the waterfront. The swimming dock is for guest use only. All employees are welcome to use the boat dock. Employees are welcome to use the following equipment: sailing, water-skiing, canoes, rowboats, and kayaks. No motor boats. You must check out all equipment with the proper resort personnel. Once again, guests have first preference.

Golf:

Trout Lake Golf Course is located 2 miles north of the resort off HWY 51. We get a 20% discount! For more information see: http://www.troutlakegolf.com/main.html

Yoga: Staff can join in our guest Yoga class In the Lodge, Tuesdays at 10am. You must pre-register with Emily or Sarah due to limited spots available.

We are located about 10 miles from the towns of Woodruff and Minocqua. I would say about 50% of our bring an automobile with them. There is minimal public transportation and biking on the highway is discouraged.

Fun Things to Do in the Area

Music in The Park- Sunday Nights in Manitowish

https://manitowishwaters.org/things-to-do/music-in-the-park/

Big Top Chautauqua- Although a little bit faraway, but world-renowned musical venue:

https://www.bigtop.org/

Hiking

Map it Vilas County. Great app to find hiking spots to meet your needs:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/map-it-vilas-county/id881933385

Biking

• Trails:
• Bike Rentals: Coontail: https://coontail.com/pages/rent

Salary : $65