What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeping - Summer 2025 position at Coons Franklin Lodge?
Job Summary:
The Housekeeper will play a vital role in ensuring the cleanliness and overall appeal of Coons Franklin Lodge during the Summer of 2025. This position involves maintaining a high standard of cleanliness in guest cabins and public areas.
- Clean, sanitize, and maintain guest cabins and common areas to exceed cleanliness standards
- Perform various cleaning tasks including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and making beds
- Respond to guest requests and inquiries with a friendly and professional demeanor
- Restock cleaning supplies and report any maintenance needs efficiently
- Adhere to all health and safety protocols
- Assist with laundry duties as needed
- Complete additional tasks as directed by the housekeeping supervisor
Required Skills/Abilities: Education and Experience:
- Prior housekeeping experience is preferred but not mandatory.
- Availability to work weekends and holidays is required.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Physical stamina to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Familiarity with cleaning supplies and equipment is an advantage.
Room and Board
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 $65 per week.
Employee Perks
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. When 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 our guest Yoga class In the Lodge, Tuesdays at 10 am. It would help if you pre-registered with Emily or Sarah due to the limited spots available.
Getting Here and Getting Around
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.
For Fun
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 far away, but a 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:
o Vilas County has some of the best-paved trail biking in the state: https://biketheheart.org/bike-trail-map/
o Win-Man https://www.winmantrails.com/
- Bike Rentals: Coontail: https://coontail.com/pages/rental-rates-2022
Salary : $65
