Information Technology Helpdesk - Lafayette Hill, PA

Merakey; Whitemarsh Township (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

DailyPay access

Care.com access

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Online learning

Job summary

Merakey is seeking an Information Technology Helpdesk member to serve as the front line for IT support. This hybrid role involves 3 days onsite at our Lafayette Hill, PA offices with 2 days remote work, and requires excellent customer service and technical communication with Merakey staff.

You will handle tickets, assist with Microsoft 365, and provide guidance to users while promoting self-service options. The position emphasizes timely responses and adherence to IT service standards.

Qualifications

• Customer service oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Outlook/MS Office and Wi‑Fi enabled devices.
• Ability to explain technical issues in clear language.

Responsibilities

• Answer inbound calls and emails from Merakey employees to resolve IT issues or escalate as needed.
• Create and update IT Service Management tickets with problem definitions, actions, and resolutions.
• Monitor ticket status and provide timely updates to customers.
• Provide guidance and promote self-service options and web-based solutions.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, connectivity, and application issues using documented procedures and remote access tools.
• Support Microsoft 365 suite and related collaboration tools (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Escalate complex issues with clear problem descriptions and relevant documentation.

Skills

Customer service

Remote support

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Outlook

MS Office

Job description

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 aInformation Technology Helpdeskto 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 Helpdeskrole 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

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• 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. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. 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!

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