Information Technology Helpdesk

Merakey; Whitemarsh Township (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement plan (pre-tax and Roth)

DailyPay

Well-being platform

Care.com access

EAP

Job summary

Merakey is seeking an Information Technology Helpdesk professional to join our front-line IT support team in Pennsylvania. The role focuses on answering calls and emails from Merakey employees, resolving issues, and escalating as needed.

This is a hybrid-remote position with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote, requiring commuting to the Lafayette Hill location for trainings and meetings. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and strong customer service, communication, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to explain technical issues in clear and understandable language.
• Detail‑oriented self-starter able to function autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Create, update, and maintain accurate IT Service Management tickets with problem definitions and resolutions.
• Monitor unresolved issues and provide timely updates through resolution.
• Respond to inbound calls, emails, and chats using documented procedures and scripts.
• Provide clear technical guidance and promote online self-service.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, connectivity, and application issues with documented procedures.
• Support Microsoft 365, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Zoom, printers, and desktop hardware.
• Assist customers with security issues and password resets per procedures.
• Escalate complex issues with concise problem descriptions and troubleshooting steps.
• Adhere to SLAs and Merakey policies.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Remote support

Problem solving

Outlook/Office

Wi-Fi devices

Explain issues clearly

Detail oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft 365

Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Teams

Zoom

Job description

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Possess The Following Skills

• Exceptional customer service, communication, and remote support skills.
• Ability to make quick, accurate, and appropriate problem-solving decisions.
• Knowledge of call center telephony and technology.
• Experience supporting Outlook/MS Office and a variety of Wi‑Fi‑enabled devices.
• Ability to explain technical issues in clear and understandable language.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be a detail‑oriented self‑starter -- function autonomously.
• Ability to commute to Corporate offices for trainings, meetings or as needed

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a Information Technology Helpdesk to join our team.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm - Hybrid-remote (3 days onsite, 2 days remote - rotating)

Location: 620 East Germantown Pike, Lafayette Hill PA 19444

Open to candidates residing in Pennsylvania

Position Details

The Information Technology Helpdesk role is considered as Merakey front line support, and the face of IT. As part of End User Support within IT Operations, the Information Technology Helpdesk is a phone-based position, responsible for answering telephone calls and responding to emails from Merakey employees to resolve or elevate all IT related issues or requests.

Duties Include

• Creating, updating, and maintaining accurate IT Service Management tickets, including documenting problem definitions, customer contacts, troubleshooting actions, resolutions, and knowledge base information in a timely manner.
• Monitoring unresolved issues and Service Request status, providing timely customer updates and appropriate follow-up through resolution.
• Responding to inbound calls, emails, and chats using documented procedures, available tools, and scripts to assess technical needs, resolve issues, or route requests appropriately.
• Providing clear technical guidance and promoting online self-service and web-based solutions while maintaining a positive customer experience.
• Troubleshooting hardware, software, connectivity, and application issues using information-gathering techniques, documented procedures, and remote access tools; providing appropriate workarounds when necessary.
• Supporting Microsoft 365, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Zoom, domain-based printer deployment, desktop hardware, peripherals, and related performance or connectivity issues.
• Assisting customers with security-related issues and password resets in accordance with established procedures and security requirements.
• Escalating unresolved or complex issues to appropriate internal teams with concise problem descriptions, troubleshooting performed, relevant traces, and supporting documentation; communicating recurring issues to management.
• Adhering to established Service Level Agreements and Merakey policies, consistently meeting assigned performance and service goals.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse. Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply.