Summary description:
<p><strong><font color="#BF5700">The University of Texas at Austin</font> values the commitment you made to the nation and looks forward to the opportunity to assist your transition and bring you to our team.</strong></p
Job description:
<p><strong>SkillBridge internship positions are subject to availability.</strong> New internship positions can be added depending on the demand. Our 90- to 180-day On-the-Job Training (OJT) program (duration varies by branch and rank) provides hands on, real world training led by experienced industry professionals.</p><p>Participants receive structured instruction, coaching, and mentorship while applying skills directly in <li><strong>Facilities Services:</strong> maintenance, repair, and cleaning services of campus buildings; locksmiths; solid waste and recycling operations; event support; and a 24/7 service center.</li><li><strong>Grounds and Landscape:</strong> grounds maintenance, design, urban forestry, irrigation, and pest control.</li><li><strong>Operational Safety and Compliance:</strong> Environmental Health and Safety, building standards, fire prevention and compliance, and emergency response.</li><li><strong>Planning, Design and Construction:</strong> delivering renovation, infrastructure, and new construction projects; design and construction work; GIS; asset data; intake and strategic planning.</li><li><strong>Utilities and Energy Management:</strong> generation and distribution of electricity, chilled water, steam, and heating hot water with a world-recognized district energy system.</li><li><strong>Business Office: budget generation; financial reporting; issuance and management of construction contracts. </strong></li></ul><p><strong>If you are interested in joining Campus Operations and Planning at <font color="#BF5700">The University of Texas at Austin</font>, please email us at skillbridge@austin.utexas.edu </strong></p>
<h3><p>This link <strong>(https://utaustin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UTstaff/jobs)</strong> provides examples of the current openings in <strong>Campus Operations and Planning.</strong></p></h3><p>If you are interested in joining Campus Operations and Planning at <font color="#BF5700">The University of Texas at Austin</font>, please email us at <a href="mailto:skillbridge@austin.utexas.edu">skillbridge@austin.utexas.edu</a></p>.<ul><li><strong>Please share your personal and professional goals openly to better align opportunities with your interests and strengths.</strong></li><li><strong>Be sure to add any professional certifications or qualifications (CDL, PMP, HVAC, etc.) and specify if you would like to pursue employment in your current military specialty or would like to try something new.</strong></li></ul><li><strong>A SkillBridge participant must be located in, or willing to relocate to the Austin Texas area. This program does not allow fully or partially remote participation for State of Texas agencies or universities. </strong></li><li>SkillBridge participants must report to and remain at the approved OJT location for the full duration of the program. This OJT experience is designed as a pathway to potential employment with <font color="#BF5700">The University of Texas</font> or one of its partners.</li><li>While participation may include access to University resources, it is <strong>NOT INTENDED as a means to gain admission as a STUDENT</strong>. Our OJT opportunity is reserved for individuals seeking to contribute to the University as part of its professional staff.</li></ul>Workday
Eligibility factors:
All Services
<h3><p><strong><font color="#BF5700">The University of Texas at Austin</font> is excited to announce our participation in the Department of War’s SkillBridge Program. Regardless of the amount of time you served, <font color="#BF5700">The University of Texas at Austin</font> values the commitment you made to the nation and looks forward to the opportunity to assist your transition and bring you to our team.</strong></p> </h3><p><strong>Our goal as a SkillBridge partner is:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Provide transitioning service members with an employment opportunity at <font color="#BF5700">The University of Texas at Austin.</font></strong></li><li><strong>Support transitioning service members with the potential for future employment with a university partner.</strong></li><li><strong>Provide meaningful On-the-Job Training (OJT) experience.</strong></li><li><strong>Assist transitioning service members in their transition to the Austin Metropolitan area.</strong></li></ul><p>The initial phase of <font color="#BF5700">The University of Texas at Austin’s</font>SkillBridge participation is focused on the Campus Operations and Planning unit <strong>(https://operations.utexas.edu/)</strong>, which includes Facilities Services; Grounds and Landscape; Operational Safety and Compliance; Planning, Design and Construction; Utilities and Energy Management; and Business Operations departments.</p><p>We are dedicated to creating a world-class experience for our community to ensure <font color="#BF5700">The University of Texas at Austin</font> succeeds in its vision to be the highest-impact public university in the world. </p><ul><li><strong>We are open to accepting any rank, skills designator, military service, or level of experience for placements that last anywhere from 90–180 days.</strong></li><li><strong>We believe an employee’s true value is demonstrated through producing high-quality results, working collaboratively, taking initiative, and serving others, with the understanding that in the Campus Operations and Planning unit, technical skills can be taught.</strong></li></p>
Marked DIB in the DoW directory
DoW marked this opportunity as part of the Defense Industrial Base when Career PCS last checked the mission field on Oct 11, 2026. This directory mark does not guarantee participant eligibility, command authorization, or a job offer.
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