Joshua Landers

Sr. Facilities Manager at ViaCyte

Joshua Landers has extensive work experience in facilities management and mechanical roles. Joshua began their career as an Apprentice-Journeyman Electrician at I.B.E.W. Local 441 in 2004 and worked there until 2010. During this time, they installed building automation systems, maintained and repaired electric energy equipment, and performed electro-mechanical repairs.

After their time at I.B.E.W. Local 441, Joshua joined Valeant Pharmaceutical (formerly Dendreon) in 2010, where they served as an Electro Mechanic Technician III. In this role, they monitored and maintained equipment in various skill areas, acted as a liaison between the facilities team and support groups, and coordinated scheduling and technical support.

In 2015, Joshua joined Vital Therapies, Inc. as a Facilities Mechanic and later became a Facilities Supervisor. Joshua worked there until 2018, gaining experience in maintaining facilities and dealing with day-to-day operational issues.

Joshua then joined Tanvex Biopharma USA, Inc in 2018 as a Facilities Mechanic and subsequently moved to ViaCyte in 2019 as a Sr. Facilities Manager. Joshua'sresponsibilities in these roles are not specified, but they likely involve overseeing facility operations and maintenance.

Joshua Landers has a diverse education history. In 2004, they began their studies at Santiago Canyon College, where they pursued an Apprenticeship Electricity: Industrial Option program, ultimately earning a Certificate of Achievement in 2009. Continuing their academic journey, they attended UC San Diego Extended Studies, where they completed a Professional Certificate in Facilities Management in 2020.

In addition to their formal education, Landers has obtained various certifications throughout their career. In 2006, they acquired a Qualified Safety Program certification from the NECA-IBEW Electrical Training Center. In 2007, they obtained a Certified General Electrician State of California License from the California Department of Industrial Relations. In the same year, they also received a 30-hour Construction Safety and Health certification from the US Department of Labor OSHA. Later on, in 2013, they became a Certified Backflow Prevention Device Tester through the COUNTY OF ORANGE HEALTH CARE AGENCY. Most recently, in 2021, they obtained a Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS) certification from the Alliance Safety Council.

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  • Sr. Facilities Manager

    April, 2019 - present

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